As the Coronavirus crises continue to worsen, with total cases in the US continuing to rise, along with hospitalization rates, and the economy continues to stagnate in the worst recession since the 1930’s, UUP is fighting for every member with non-stop advocacy.
We have received notification from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the state is delaying implementation of the 2 percent across-the-board salary increases due to our members July 1 or Sept. 1 (depending on obligation).
The state’s “Reopening New York” guidelines for reopening colleges and universities in New York state is a crucial starting point, but more must be done to protect students, faculty and staff from COVID-19.
As educators, health care professionals, and unionists, we cannot be silent to the continued injustices against people of color in our country. We must condemn racist violence like that which led to the death of George Floyd. We mourn for his family, for the pain of their loss and the way he was stolen from them.
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United University Professions (UUP) was founded in 1973 by university professionals determined to have a voice on things like workplace safety, policies, wages and benefits. They knew their greatest strength was in their numbers, and banded together with an initial membership of 3,500.
In the more than four decades since, United University Professions has grown exponentially, becoming America’s largest higher education union. More than 35,000 members strong, UUP is a powerful ally for university professionals, demanding respect and fair treatment with the voice of thousands. (more…)
Weston KennisonPresident Adjunct Instructor of Latin and Humanities and Faculty Fellow for International Programs.
Anthony MaculaVice President for Academics Professor of Mathematics
Joseph DolceVice President for Professionals Information Design Technologist with Computing & Information Technology.
