UUP Statewide Upcoming Events

Date posted: August 12, 2026

The UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce active UUP-represented employees will have the option to choose between two dental PPO plans:

  • Delta Dental PPO
  • MetLife Dental PPO (new)

To help you make an informed decision, we invite you to attend an upcoming webinar where we will:

  • Review both dental plan options
  • Discuss key considerations for evaluating provider networks to support your plan selection
  • Walk through the open enrollment process, taking place September 1 – October 31, 2026
  • Answer your questions during a live Q&A session

Please register today for an Informational webinar to learn about your dental plan options: https://forms.gle/dCQfxTbcEW8Nc6CK8

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?
The webinar will be held on:  
Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00pm -6:30pm

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Monday, August 24th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm via zoom
Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes. 

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:
The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on

Tuesday, August 18th for part 1 at 12:00pm https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Thursday, August 20th for part 2 at 12:00pm. https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Tuesday, September 22nd  at 7:00pm for part 1 https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
Thursday September 24th at 7:00pm for part 2. https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
You can also register online www.uupinfo.org using the calendar

The new BJ’s application form for 2026 is on the UUP Cortland Website under member resources.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags:

UUP Voluntary Benefits

Date posted: August 6, 2026

Category: Uncategorized /

Date posted:

UUP
Open House
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
11:30am to 1:30pm
At the UUP Office
Moffett Center
Room 001
Stop by and say hi!
Refreshments will be served!
Category: Uncategorized /

UUP Statewide Events

Date posted:

Contract Summary
If you would like to see a summary of what is in the ratified contract a main summary document, has been posted here: https://uupinfo.org/contract/.

Tier 6 Reform Information
Tier 6 reform information has been posted on our website: uuphost.org/Cortland

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?
The webinar will be held on:  

Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00pm -6:30pm

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 5th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom
Monday, August 24th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm via zoom
Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:
The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on

Tuesday, August 18th for part 1 at 12:00pm https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Thursday, August 20th for part 2 at 12:00pm. https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Tuesday, September 22nd  at 7:00pm for part 1 https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
Thursday September 24th at 7:00pm for part 2. https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
You can also register online www.uupinfo.org using the calendar

The new BJ’s application form for 2026 is on the UUP Cortland Website under member resources.

 

Category: Uncategorized / Tags:

UUP Cortland Chapter August Schedule of Events

Date posted: August 3, 2026

Monthly Communication Highlights
UUP Cortland Chapter | August2026                Website: https://uuphost.org/cortland/

August Schedule of Events: 

Meetings:
Monday, August 10, 2026: Members’ Forum & Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 26, 2026: UUP Kickoff Reception: Noon to 2:00pm – Corey Union
Monday, August 31, 2026: L/M Prep – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Virtual

Fall kickoff Reception:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026: UUP Kickoff Reception: Noon to 2:00pm – Corey Union Steps or Corey Union First Floor if raining.

 Open Houses:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Open House 11:30am – 1:30pm 001/ Moffett Ctr. (Chap. Off.)
Friday, August 28, 2026: Open House 9:00am – 11:00am /001 Moffett Ctr. (Chap. Off.)

SAVE THE DATES:
 UUP FALL KICKOFF PICNIC: September 3rd
 at Yaman Park from 3:00pm – 6:00pm

LABOR DAY PARADE: September 7th at the NYS FAIRGROUNDS
If you would like to participate, please contact the UUP office at Cortland@uupmail.org for more information.

Category: Uncategorized / Tags:

UUP Tier 6 Reform

Date posted:

The 2026-27 Enacted State Budget provided significant statutory reforms to the state’s Tier 6 Optional Retirement Program and pension plans. The changes are as follows:

  Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Members

UUP’s advocacy was instrumental in securing the inclusion of the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as part of the state’s Tier 6 Reform. The state will now provide an additional 1% contribution to ORP member accounts, and the employee minimum contributions are adjusted to align with the changes to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employee contributions.

 NYSTRS (TRS) Members

The retirement age will be reduced by five years, from 63 to 58, without penalties, for members with 30 years of service.

 NYSLRS (ERS) Members

For members in this pension system, the employee contribution bands have been altered to reduce the amount individuals have to contribute towards their pension. The changes are in the chart below.

 

 

SALARY

OLD CONTRIBUTION

NEW CONTRIBUTION

$0-$45K

3%

3%

Over $45K-$55K

3.5%

3%

Over $55K-$75K

4.5%

3%

Over $75K – $100K

5.75%

4%

 Overtime

For members eligible for overtime, the amount of pensionable overtime in all systems will increase. For members of ERS and TRS, the cap will increase from the current $22,500 to $30,000 and be indexed annually at 3%.

Category: Uncategorized /

UUP Statewide Upcoming Events

Date posted: July 30, 2026

UUP Ratification  

The UUP contract has been ratified! It passed by an overwhelming 98%. Thank you to the Negotiations Team.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  

Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00pm -6:30pm

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 5th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom
Monday, August 24th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm via zoom
Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:

The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on

Tuesday, August 18th for part 1 at 12:00pm https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78

Thursday, August 20th for part 2 at 12:00pm. https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78

Tuesday, September 22nd  at 7:00pm for part 1 https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8

Thursday September 24th at 7:00pm for part 2. https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
You can also register online www.uupinfo.org using the calendar

 The new BJ’s application form for 2026 is on the UUP Cortland Website under member resources.

 

Category: Uncategorized / Tags:

Date posted:

Save the Date
Fall Kickoff Reception
Please join us to celebrate the start of the academic year with a carnival themed
reception with hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream novelties and lemonade!
Corey Union Steps – Wednesday, August 26 at 12 – 2pm
Rain location: Corey Union, First Floor
A collaborative SUNY event

Category: Uncategorized /

UUP Open House

Date posted: July 27, 2026

UUP
July Open House
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
9:00am to 11:00am
At the UUP Office
Moffett Center
Room 001
Stop by and say hi!
Breakfast Pizza, Granola, Yogurt and Berries
Category: Uncategorized /

UUP Statewide Upcoming Events

Date posted: July 23, 2026

UUP Ratification Process

UUP members should have received a postcard in the mail from MK elections as well as an email.  They both contained information on the ratification process and the information needed to vote. Please contact MK Elections if you have any questions at 203-403-8401.

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  
Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00pm -6:30pm
To join the discussion, please register using the link below.

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 5th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom
Monday, August 24th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm via zoom
Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes. 

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:

The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on
Tuesday, August 18th for part 1 at 12:00pm register: https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Thursday, August 20th for part 2 at 12:00pm.register https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78
Tuesday, September 22nd  at 7:00pm for part 1 registerhttps://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
Thursday September 24th at 7:00pm for part 2. register https://forms.gle/4PSoAjmaQo5t7VCi8
You can register online at uupinfor.org using the calendar

The new BJ’s application form for 2026 is on the UUP Cortland Website under member resources.

Category: Uncategorized /
« Older Entries  
Wordpress Theme by ThemeZee