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Workplace Civility Survey

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is a part of a greater group on campus – The Campus Governance Leadership Group. This group consists of all associated university groups which share common concerns and issues with the university. This group is requesting the following information from you. In ongoing efforts to improve employee work […]

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Buffalo Center News Contract Membership News Statewide News

2023-26 State/UUP Agreement – Effective Dates and Implementation Dates

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal regarding Effective Dates and Implementation Dates of the new contract: Dear Colleagues:  As we continue to work with the State and SUNY on implementation of the new terms of the 2023-26 State/UUP Agreement, I write to update you on the current information we have […]

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News Statewide News

Potsdam Crisis

Dear Colleagues, Your support is desperately needed! Please review the following important message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As some of you are aware, our colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. As announced at the campus last week, 14 […]

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Academics Event Meeting Membership

General Membership Meeting for Academic Members: How Can Unionization Benefit the Academic Profession?

Dear Colleagues, A General Membership Meeting for UUP affiliated Academics has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at Noon via Zoom. Hosted by Alissa Karl (UUP Statewide Vice-President for Academics) and Bret Benjamin (UUP Statewide Executive Board member and recent Chief Contract Negotiator), this meeting will have a focus on information and open discussion on […]

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Buffalo Center News Event Membership News

Reminder: Welcome Back Picnic

Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 20th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, […]

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Contingents Contract Membership

Contract WINS! One-Page Flyers

Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information are 2 one-page fliers that explain key provisions and gains in our new contract. One highlights major gains in this agreement, while the other shares key provisions for contingents. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]

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Event Membership

Welcome Back Picnic

Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 20th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

UUP in the News

Dear Colleagues, In case you missed it, please see the following where your Chapters participation in the Labor Day Parade was mentioned in the Buffalo News yesterday. Unions march ‘all as one’ at Labor Day parade (buffalonews.com) Thank You to all those Members who came out in support of this event! In solidarity, Ken KernChapter […]

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Contract Membership News Statewide News

We Have a Contract!

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 […]

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Contract

Contract Ratification Voting Update

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Contract Ratification Vote is underway!  Voting is open now to Aug 24, 2023. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to vote.  Your participation matters.   Active members of UUP, who were members in good standing as of June 7, 2023 (the date the State/UUP tentative agreement was […]