UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal concerning the recently approved New York State Budget “After a delay of several weeks, we have a New York State budget. As discussed on the call today, UUP was quite successful in achieving some of our major goals. Foremost among these successes, is […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal with regards to the crisis we face at SUNY Downstate Hospital: Dear Colleagues: Please join us for a crucial discussion on the far-reaching implications that SUNY’s closure plan for SUNY Downstate Hospital will have on healthcare services, community-wellbeing, and medical education. UUP will […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal will be in Buffalo to participate in a panel discussion on Wednesday evening, February 7th. Details on this event can be found here. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Please see the following from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that UUP’s 2022-2026 contract has overwhelmingly been ratified! I would like to thank the Negotiations Team who spent countless hours away from their jobs and families fighting for the historic gains made during this round of negotiations. I am […]
Dear Colleagues, The latest Negotiations Bulletin is now available on the Members’ Only website (https://uupunion.org/myuup/MembersOnly/). We focus on key demands—compensation, job security, and telecommuting—where UUP and the State remain far apart. To win the contract that we deserve, we are calling on members to show up in force for contract actions over the next few […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, your UUP Negotiations Team Members are entering a critical phase in Contract Negotiations with New York State. UUP and the State remain far apart on several high-priority issues, notably compensation, job security, and telecommuting. Our task is clear if not necessarily easy: we must move the State to address UUP’s […]
Dear Colleagues, Save the Date!Tuesday Morning, April 11th Details are currently being worked on for an in person meeting with UUP President Fred Kowal, and UUP Chief Negotiator, Bret Benjamin for Tuesday morning, April 11th. Stay Tuned! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Chapter
Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Though it took a bit longer than planned, attached please find the detailed analysis of the Governor’s proposed budget. We covered all areas that have the slightest impact on SUNY. However, the key points to remember are as follows: We continue to work with […]
Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Black History month is a time to celebrate achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history, but it’s also an opportunity to understand the injustices Black people around the world continue to face. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal, will be visiting the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Office on: Tuesday, December 6th9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Members are invited to join Fred for informal conversation, coffee/tea, and Paula’s Donuts! Please RSVP your attendance here, no later than Friday, December 2nd. Looking forward to seeing you then! In […]