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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

• 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
• Welcome Back — A Strong Start to the Year for UUP MembersAugust 24, 2026
  Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to a new academic year. I hope you found time this summer to rest, recharge, and reconnect with the people and activities that matter most. As we return to campus, I want to share both good news and important updates that will shape our work together… Read more: Welcome Back — A Strong Start to the Year for UUP Members
• Call Out to Participate in the Planning of Equity WeekAugust 19, 2026
  Colleagues, I have a callout for some short-term assistance to prepare for Equity Week (the last week of October).  This ad-hoc committee will meet 4 times (twice in September, and twice in October) before Equity Week to brainstorm events to show appreciation and support for contingent employees (members who are… Read more: Call Out to Participate in the Planning of Equity Week
• UUP -August Pre-Retirement WorkshopsAugust 14, 2026
  Colleagues, A message from Patrick Romain, statewide Membership Development Officer. UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for August 18th and August 20th, 2026. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on… Read more: UUP -August Pre-Retirement Workshops
• News Before School StartsAugust 12, 2026
  Dear Colleagues, I hope you’re all doing as well as possible as we prepare for the fast‑approaching start of classes. I’ve been holding a number of updates to avoid sending multiple messages, and I want to share them now with care, clarity, and respect for the challenges many of you… Read more: News Before School Starts

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