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VOYA Financial Benefit Seminars 2023

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP benefit with VOYA is excited to announce a 6-part Financial Literacy Program! Kick off the season with Financial Lessons from the Game and then really get into the Offense, Defense and Special Teams of financial Life planning. This 6-part series will end with your Off-Season Program and Profile of a Champion […]

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Happy Hour

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all Members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for Thursday, October 5th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, October 4th Looking forward to seeing you then! […]

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Buffalo Center News Contract Membership News Statewide News

2023-26 State/UUP Agreement – Effective Dates and Implementation Dates

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal regarding Effective Dates and Implementation Dates of the new contract: Dear Colleagues:  As we continue to work with the State and SUNY on implementation of the new terms of the 2023-26 State/UUP Agreement, I write to update you on the current information we have […]

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News Statewide News

Potsdam Crisis

Dear Colleagues, Your support is desperately needed! Please review the following important message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As some of you are aware, our colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. As announced at the campus last week, 14 […]

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Event Meeting Membership

Reminder: Parking Townhall Meetings

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that the first of a series of 2 Parking Townhalls is scheduled for this week Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27, Room 330, Student Union. Two sessions, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.. Register your attendance at: https://www.buffalo.edu/parking/announcements.host.html/content/shared/www/parking/need-to-know/2023-24/voice-heard-town-hall-meeting-parking-transportation.detail.html In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Academics Event Meeting Membership

General Membership Meeting for Academic Members: How Can Unionization Benefit the Academic Profession?

Dear Colleagues, A General Membership Meeting for UUP affiliated Academics has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at Noon via Zoom. Hosted by Alissa Karl (UUP Statewide Vice-President for Academics) and Bret Benjamin (UUP Statewide Executive Board member and recent Chief Contract Negotiator), this meeting will have a focus on information and open discussion on […]

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Benefits Event Membership Webinar

Aflac & Colonial Life Benefit Presentation

Dear Colleagues, Representatives from your UUP benefits involving AFLAC and Colonial Life will be giving a presentation on Tuesday, October 3rd at Noon via Zoom. If you would like to attend to learn more about these benefits available  to you, please RSVP by Friday, September 29th to https://forms.gle/AcjDaytM3uoPVzXbA Once your Membership has been confirmed, a […]

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UB Staff and Faculty Discount for Center for the Arts Presents Fall 2023 Performances!

Dear Colleagues, The Center for the Arts (CFA) is offering a $5 discount to University staff and faculty at any price level (limited to 6 tickets) to the following CFA Presents shows this fall! Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. 20-time Grammy® Award Winning Guitarist and Composer performs solo for […]

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Parking Townhall Meetings

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information regarding the upcoming Parking Town Hall Meetings. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has been fighting for a variety of parking issues including South Campus parking and specifically the designation of the Diefendorf Lot. This is your opportunity to make your presence known. Please be sure to attend and […]

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Contract Membership

Paid Parental Leave Update

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the university’s Human Resources Department: New York State has announced a new Paid Parental Leave (PPL) benefit for State Professional (UUP) employees effective 4/11/23. Paid Parental Leave (PPL) provides eligible UUP employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for one of the following qualifying events occurring within […]