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United University Professions (UUP), a state-wide local of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), is the bargaining unit for faculty and professional staff members employed by the State University of New York (SUNY) at all of its campuses and health sciences centers.

Your union not only negotiates the employment contract, but it also studies and recommends improvements to working life, attempts to correct problems, address injustices, and assure that all members receive their guaranteed rights and due process. This is accomplished through political activism, campus programs, and the many benefits available to members.

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Latest Updates

• Tell Us What You Think About UB Telecommuting Policy ChangesSeptember 10, 2026
  Dear Colleagues, Some of the proposed telecommuting policy changes at UB take effect September 14 and may be inconsistent with several key provisions in the UUP contract. Time is short. We want to hear from you.  Here is how we push back against restrictive telecommuting policy changes: UUP has designed a short… Read more: Tell Us What You Think About UB Telecommuting Policy Changes
• Call for Feedback on UPD’s Pilot Program to Install FLOCK CamerasSeptember 10, 2026
  All, UB Police have announced a pilot program to install FLOCK cameras on the North and South campuses. The recent announcement of the pilot program is concerning to many of our members and it is important that UPD hears directly from those who work here every day. Please take a… Read more: Call for Feedback on UPD’s Pilot Program to Install FLOCK Cameras
• UUP Workshops for Fall 2026September 2, 2026
  UUP Buffalo Center is partnering with WNY UUP Chapters Health Sciences Chapter, Buffalo State and Fredonia to offer the following workshops.  These are open to UUP Academic and Professional Members only at each chapter.  Register for UUP Workshops for Fall 2026 Semester.  All workshops will be in Zoom format and… Read more: UUP Workshops for Fall 2026
• October 7 Payroll – Salary IncreasesSeptember 2, 2026
  Colleagues, UUP has received confirmation from the Office of the Comptroller that UUP’s member’s retroactive pay and salary adjustments will be included in the October 7 payroll. The retroactive pay will be effective back to July 2, 2026. As a reminder, members who have been on payroll before June 30,… Read more: October 7 Payroll – Salary Increases
• Virtual Office Closed August 26 & 27August 25, 2026
  Dear Colleagues, The virtual UUP Office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27th.  I will need to be in Albany for a meeting. If you need to reach out to someone, please feel free to contact: Athena Mutua – Vice President for Academics Domenic Licata – Vice… Read more: Virtual Office Closed August 26 & 27

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