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Benefits Education Membership

2024 UUP William Scheuerman Post-Baccalaureate Scholarship

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the 2024 United University Professions William Scheuerman Post-baccalaureate Scholarship. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Among other things, eligible candidates will: be full-time graduate student at a state-operated campus of SUNY;demonstrate a tireless quest for academic and personal excellence; and have completed at least 9 credits at […]

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Benefits Education Membership

2024 UUP College Scholarship Fund

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the 2024 United University Professions College Scholarship competition. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Among other things, eligible candidates will: be full-time undergraduate students at a state-operated campus of SUNY;demonstrate a tireless quest for academic and personal excellence; andhave completed at least 18 credit hours at any […]

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Benefits Event Retirement Webinar

UUP Pre-Retirement Workshops

Dear Colleagues, UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled January 16th and 18th, 2024. Part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 12:00pm which will cover union benefits (dental & vision). UUP splits […]

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Benefits Event Webinar

UUP Benefits Webinar

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Central office is offering a UUP Benefit’s Webinar. “Ring in the New Year with Benefits “ on UUP’s Benefits webinar it is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 12:00pm. Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services. Please use the link below to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iSU14EIueCEVk_iIwn2Gnqx0QJzUo_73OwoSAb4yDWA/edit If you […]

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Benefits Employment Membership

IDA Guidelines and Application

Dear Colleagues, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2023 – July 1, 2024. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the UUP bargaining unit in […]

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Contract Issues News

Contract WINS! – Fair Compensation

Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information is a one-page flier that explains key provisions and gains in our new contract regarding Compensation. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. Attachment can be found here. In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News Employment News Statewide News

January 1, 2024 Vacation Accrual Cap

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: So, last week I got to share good news about our raises being in paychecks of November 22nd, which truly is welcome news. Unfortunately, I also sometimes have to share bad news, even when it’s expected. So, here goes… Despite our advocacy for […]

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Contract Financial Planning News

2023-26 State/UUP Agreement – Implementation of Salary Increases

Dear Colleagues, Please note the following from UUP Central received this morning: It is now official that the 2022 2% and 2023 3% across the board (ATB) increases will be paid in the November 22, 2023 paycheck.  That check will include both the retroactive cash generated by these increases and the adjustment in bi-weekly base […]

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Benefits Membership Webinar

NEW Member Only Benefits – InsurChoice

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Member Services Trust is pleased to announce eleven new benefits that will be available for UUP members only. Please take a moment to check out the offerings through InsurChoice including offering Virtual Pet Insurance where members can speak to a veterinarian 24/7 free of charge for one year. The UUP Member […]

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Call To Action Membership News Statewide News

SUNY Buffalo Center Supports SUNY Potsdam

Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, our UUP colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. On Sept. 19, SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith announced a drastic financial restructuring plan that includes the deactivation of 14 degree programs and closing as many as […]