UUP Cortland Chapter

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 5^th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom
Monday, August 24^th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm via zoom
Wednesday, September 9^th 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 20^th for part 2 at 12:00pm. https://forms.gle/UxZrMMHfbiwPmCX78

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

Thursday September 24^th 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.

UUP Ratification Process
UUP members should receive a postcard in the mail between July 7-9, 2026, from MK elections.  On July 10, an email will be sent from MK elections as well.  They will both contain information on the ratification process and the information needed to vote.

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?
The webinar will be held on:
Wednesday, July 21 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
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, July 13^th, 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom
Wednesday, August 5^th, 12^th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm via zoom and Monday, August 24^th  from 11:30am – 1:00pm

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 and Thursday, August 20^th for part 2 at 12:00pm. They will also occur on Tuesday, September 22^nd and Thursday September 24^th at 7:00pm
You can register online at https://forms.gle/yuvwu7DQKpCXtFBF6

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

Contract Negotiations:

There are several Tentative Agreement Negotiations Presentation sessions available to attend virtually.  Please go to our website for the links to the different days and times.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  

Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm

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, June 17, 2026 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, June 23rd for part 1 at 12:00pm and Thursday, June 25th for part 2 at 12:00pm.
You can register online at https://forms.gle/yuvwu7DQKpCXtFBF6

 Know your Benefits:

Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.

The webinar will be held on: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00pm

 Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/zTE7DPhxo4w1b3HRA

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

 The UUP Statewide office will be closed on Friday, June 19^th in honor of Juneteenth day.

Contract Negotiations:

Log in to the UUP Members’ Only page to see our Negotiations Bulletin. We’ll post regular, detailed reports on progress at the table as well as actions members can take.  Log in yourself, but better yet, talk to your colleagues to make sure everyone has login information. If you are having trouble signing in, please call 518-640-6624.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:
Wednesday, June 10 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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, June 17, 2026 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, June 23rd for part 1 at 12:00pm and Thursday, June 25th for part 2 at 12:00pm. You must register online at https://uupinfo.org/calendar 

The 2026-27 Enacted State Budget was passed last week nearly two months after its April 1 deadline. The spending plan totals $268 billion and contains the following highlights for SUNY:

• $49.3M in increased operating aid
• $85.7M in increased fringe benefits funding
• $53M in full-time faculty money
• $100M in operating aid for SUNY Downstate
• Capital funding reappropriations of $750M for SUNY Downstate and $450M for SUNY Upstate
• State pick-up of debt service cost for SUNY hospitals
• $13.3M in increased funding to EOP
• Tier 6 reforms that include ORP
• The expansion of the NY Opportunity Scholarship Program to include SUNY state-operated campuses that offer associate degrees in specific programs
• Rejection of the Executive Budget proposal to cease reimbursement of the Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA)

STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following date:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm 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.

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

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 January 20^th for part 1 at 12:00pm and January 21^st for part 2 at 12:00pm. You must register online at https://uupinfo.org/calendar

Beyond Med Webinar 

Join us to learn more about an exclusive UUP Members only benefit regarding Beyond Med on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm. There will be a chance to win gift cards!

As a UUP member you have discounts on elective and cosmetic services that other health plans leave out.  You have access to a premier network of providers and virtual care or concierge at home available.

Services include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss + Rx, Fertility, Massage, Nutrition, wellness devices, holistic medicine and so much more.

Register using this link:   https://forms.gle/gzRrPkyYLXnnvWXDA

STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following date:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm 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.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:    Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

UUP know your benefits webinar :

“Start the year strong with Union Benefits” UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 12:00pm.
Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Please use the link to register: https://forms.gle/2aS1QSgNsgbdd7kf7

 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 January 20^th for part 1 at 12:00pm and January 21^st for part 2 at 12:00pm. You must register online at https://uupinfo.org/calendar