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Call for Donated Time

Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note*  The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Call To Action Contract Membership News

Enraged? Engage! – Letter to Chancellor King

Dear Colleagues, All UUP Members are being asked to sign an electronic letter to Chancellor King, urging SUNY to address our priority bargaining demands.  The Governor is still occupied with the budget so we are focusing our efforts on SUNY.  Beginning this past weekend as part of the UUP Delegate Assembly, just shy of 300 […]

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Buffalo Center News News

Physical Office Closed Next Week

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the physical office (108 Commons) will be closed all next week, 4/24-4/28. The virtual office will be limited. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Advocacy Contract Membership

Enraged? Engage!

Dear Colleagues, Thank You to those who were able to participate in the Open Forum that was held earlier today. UUP is entering a critical phase with regards to Contract Negotiations with the State. The question being asked to you is: “What are you now willing to commit to in order to let the State […]

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Buffalo Center News Call To Action Contract Event Membership News

Contract Negotiations Update

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 […]

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Buffalo Center News News

Statement Regarding Michael Knowles Scheduled Speech

Dear Colleagues, The UB student group “Young Americans for Freedom” is bringing Michael Knowles to campus to speak to their group. The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter reaffirms our unions commitment to social justice and ensuring a safe and welcoming community for all. We support the right to free speech, respective debate, and peaceful assembly. We […]

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Buffalo Center News Contract Employment Event News Workshop

UUP Workshop “What To Do When They Come For You”

Dear Colleagues, Do you know your rights under Article 19 of the UUP Contract? What constitutes a counseling session, disciplinary session, interrogation? Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “What To Do When They Come For You”Thursday, March 9thNoon – via Zoom Questions submitted in advanced are encouraged. Please RSVP […]

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Support for Variety Kids Telethon

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center will be participating in supporting this years Variety Club Kids Telethon. You are being asked to support your Chapter’s efforts by purchasing WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Raffle Tickets. All proceeds to benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital. “Labor In The Community Fundraising Raffle” tickets can be purchased at the UUP […]

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UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Meeting for Academics

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a Meeting for Academic Members (full time, contingents, and adjuncts) via Zoom on Tuesday, December 6th at Noon The purpose of this meeting is to have open discussions on a variety of Academic Concerns involving, but not limited to: In addition to having Matt Kibler […]

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Event Meeting Membership Work Load Workshop

UUP Workshop: Workload Overload

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is proud to announce the second workshop for the Fall 2022 semester. The Chapter will be offering a program on Workload Overload.  This virtual workshop is scheduled for: Tuesday, October 11th12:00 p.m. via Zoom Please RSVP your attendance by Friday, October 7th:https://forms.gle/H5B4zxUHRa6J4oBJ7 We are also asking that you please submit […]