Meg Stolee Memorial October 30
A celebration of Meg’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Big Tree Inn.
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Unionized workers in the U.S. earn an average of 27% more than nonunion workers.
83% of union workers have paid sick leave, compared with just 62% of nonunion workers.
79% of union workers receive health benefits. Only 49% of nonunion workers can say the same.
76% of union workers have company pensions. Just 16% of nonunion workers enjoy the same benefit.
Source: AFL-CIO
A celebration of Meg’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Big Tree Inn.
The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) provides UUP-represented employees who are enrolled in State-provided health benefits and who accrue vacation leave an important opportunity to reduce their bi-weekly employee share of NYSHIP …
UUP is offering the first-ever Statewide New Employee Orientation webinar on October 21 at 12:00 PM. The webinar will be interactive and provide an opportunity for new employees to learn more about UUP and find out about our union-negotiated benefits.
UUP representatives for contingent employees at Geneseo have created a short survey to better understand the experiences and work conditions of contingents across the campus.
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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…)
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the importance of unions.
United University Professions (UUP) fights for competitive salaries, health benefits, job security, workplace safety and fair treatment for its members. It is the only organization designated to negotiate with New York State on behalf of SUNY’s academic and professional employees.
Without the negotiating power forged by tens of thousands of united workers, UUP members would have very little, if any, say on the terms and conditions of their employment. In short, they would be powerless to affect how they’re treated and compensated – and would simply have to hope for the best. (more…)
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