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UUP DELEGATE ASSEMBLY Update
At the Fall 2016 Delegate Assembly, a constitutional amendment was passed by the body that requires all chapters to have an elected OFFICER for RETIREES by JUNE 1, 2017. The new Officer for Retirees can be an Active or Retired Member. This new officer position will be on each chapter ballot To see photos of your delegates at work CLICK HERE
The Winter 2017 Delegate Assembly met January 28-30, 2017 in Saratoga Springs NY.
NYS Comptroller, Thomas diNapoli, addressed the delegates at the assembly and acknowledged UUPers as front-line leaders on our campuses. His belief is that the NYS legislature “will be very open” to UUP’s advocacy this year, and encouraged our members to advocate with optimism and certainty. For more information CLICK HERE
Chapter Awards
The Lou Cammarosano Award was presented to the Stony Brook HSC Chapter of UUP by NYSUT in recognition of the chapter’s outstanding Improvement and Leadership during the calendar year. Only one other UUP Chapter, Upstate Medical Center, received this award this year. A plaque was presented which is displayed proudly in our chapter office.
For the 16th year, the SB HSC Chapter of UUP was awarded the Abel Blattman Award by NYSUT for the chapter’s sustained contributions to VOTE/COPE and their commitment to political advocacy.
is a new student teacher performance assessment that is impacting our students, colleagues, and teacher preparation programs across SUNY and the state. To learn more about edTPA CLICK HERE
Are you aware of UUP/NYS Joint Labor Management Grants (JLM)?
Money is available to support your work. To find out about these opportunities CLICK HERE and HERE
Did you know that back issues of the VOICE and the ECHO are available online at CLICK HERE
