UUP Buffalo CenterOn Labor Day, September 7, 2020, members of UUP Buffalo Center chapter caravanned around the UB Amherst Campus to support Union Values, Social Justice and a Safe Reopening for UB. Remarks were offered by Chapter President Ken Kern, Statewide Vice President for Professionals Tom Tucker, and Amherst Councilperson and Candidate for NYS Senate Jacqui Berger.
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the start of a new academic year, one we have never experienced before! UUP’s tagline is “The Union That Makes SUNY Work”, and this holds true as challenges due to the COVID Crisis are being met by our members and indeed are allowing the University at Buffalo to continue to provide academic […]
Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, Human Resources sent out information regarding UB’s deployment of a mandatory daily health screening tool – The Daily Health Check. A health check reminder notice was also sent out to all employees later that afternoon. In addition to the requirement of completing this “…every day, including weekends and holidays, whether or not they plan to visit campus.”, there are […]
Colleagues: Recently your Buffalo Center Chapter of UUP has seen success in reestablishing our Chapter Health and Safety Committee due to member interest. The Buffalo Center Chapter would like to do the same with reestablishing local Chapter committees that appear within Statewide UUP. These include: 1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to […]
Dear Colleagues, The Provost announced that classes will be held on Labor Day. In past years UB has always observed Labor Day as a holiday. UUP had no contractual way to prevent this change to the calendar. So what does this mean for you? Per Article 23.5c, if you are a professional or 12 month […]
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder with regards to our Virtual Happy Hour this afternoon. Here is the link to attend: Ken Kern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Buffalo Center Chapter – Virtual Happy Hour Time: Jun 26, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/92019930039?pwd=eVk4VXk3ZmU3VmtVZWU2MWduTStYZz09 Meeting […]
Colleagues, The deadline date for the Member Survey on Reopening Concerns is Friday, July 3rd. With my apologies,Ken Kern
Dear Colleagues, Just because we are social distancing doesn’t mean we have to drink alone. Join your fellow UUP members for cocktails and conversation. Bring your favorite beverage and join us, Friday, June 26th – 5:00 p.m. Ken Kern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Buffalo Center Chapter – Virtual Happy HourTime: Jun […]
Attached is the latest informational Q & A from UUP as of May 7, 2020. Please note:The telecommuting agreement had been extended by agreement with SUNY through close of business July 17, 2020. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center