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Statewide Pre-Retirement Workshop Offered Jan 26, 28
The two-part webinar will cover health care and Medicare, followed by union benefits, such as dental and vision coverage.
UUP President Fred Kowal Calls for Priority Vaccinations for all SUNY On-campus Employees
Many of our professional members work in residence halls, registrar offices, libraries and many other operations open to the public at SUNY campuses. These crucial employees have not been included in the 1B classification – and that means they will not be eligible for vaccinations as we begin the spring semester.
SUNY Vaccines Update
On Jan. 8, the governor announced that teachers, among other public servants, would be included in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. As of Jan. 11, those who are or will be teaching in person will be included in the 1B phase of vaccinations.
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Determined to Have a Voice
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 Faculty member since 1988
Adjunct Instructor of Latin and Humanities and Faculty Fellow for International Programs.
Anthony MaculaVice President for Academics Faculty member since 1993
Professor of Mathematics
Joseph DolceVice President for Professionals Professional staff since 1999
Information Design Technologist with Computing & Information Technology.