Colleagues, We are seeking two members to serve on the College Committee on Professional Evaluation (per Appendix 28 of the UUP Contract). This committee plays a critical role in the review process when a professional employee receives an unsatisfactory evaluation and chooses to appeal. Nominations will be accepted until January 16th. Once we have all the candidates, we will hold […]
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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 eligible employees in the UUP bargaining unit in developing their full […]
Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal Colleagues, If you have ever considered raising your voice to advocate for our work, our campuses, our hospitals, and our students, now is the time. Registration is open for UUP’s Advocacy Day in February, and we need as many members to attend as possible. Strong […]
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Happy New Year
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Office will be closed for the Holiday Season: from Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2. Normal office hours will resume on Monday January 5. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Happy Holidays
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Considering Retiring?
Considering Retiring?We encourage you to explore the following valuable resources UB’s Human Resources department, Retirement for state and research foundation https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/planning-my-retirement.html You will find links to valuable resources such as: UUP – provides periodic retirement on-line sessions to help you prepare for retirement as well. The next set of sessions are on December 15 (12-1 pm) and […]
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2026 UUP Scholarship Awards
Please see the following information on the 2026 UUP Scholarship Awards: UUP College Scholarship competition, UUP William Scheuerman Post-baccalaureate Scholarship and the UUP Steve Street Award. 2026 UUP COLLEGESCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2026 UUP WILLIAM SCHEUERMAN POST-BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP The application deadline is March 1, 2026. Among other things, eligible candidates will:– be full-time undergraduate students at a state-operated campus […]
Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal Dear Colleagues, Bargaining and enforcing our contract is arguably the most important thing that UUP does as a union. Our contract reflects the fact that UUP is the most diverse and comprehensive higher education union in the country. In addition to ensuring salary increases, it establishes rights and protections for workers, including due […]
Colleagues, Please be advised that the physical office in the Commons is closed today, Thursday, December 4. We are open virtually, please call or email – 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center