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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

• Reminder: UUP Individual Development Awards: Submit Applications for 2025–2026 by February 20, 2026February 4, 2026
  Application deadline is Friday, February 20th Greetings, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2025, and July 1, 2026. This program is intended to assist… Read more: Reminder: UUP Individual Development Awards: Submit Applications for 2025–2026 by February 20, 2026
• UUP’s Analysis of the Executive BudgetFebruary 3, 2026
  Colleagues, UUP has concluded their detailed analysis of the NYS Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by the Governor.  This covers the typical spending areas but also includes more policy-related proposals as well.  We want to recognize Chris Black, Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, to Julia Zaremba, Legislative Representative, and… Read more: UUP’s Analysis of the Executive Budget
• UUP Contract Negotiations set to Kick off – Wear red on Wednesday!February 2, 2026
  UUP set to kick off contract negotiations with Feb. 3 virtual town hall Contract negotiations will begin Feb. 4 after months of UUP pushing the state to come to the table. To kick things off, UUP’s Negotiations Team invites all UUP members to join a virtual town hall—at noon on… Read more: UUP Contract Negotiations set to Kick off – Wear red on Wednesday!
• Chapter NewsJanuary 30, 2026
  January 2026 News Colleagues, I want to welcome you all back to campus and hope that you are rested and prepared for an active Spring Semester! My first semester as Chapter President has been a whirlwind as I’ve settled into this role. Our chapter’s success depends on the active participation… Read more: Chapter News
• Kick-Off Contract NegotiationsJanuary 30, 2026
  Wear red day is on Wednesday, February 4th  Colleagues, We have a start date! UUP and the State will meet on February 4 to begin negotiating a new contract.  Register for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 3rd, to kick-off contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team.  Other ways to stay… Read more: Kick-Off Contract Negotiations

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