UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: As you know, we have been fighting to convince the Governor and the state Department of Health to include all of our colleagues who are working on campus directly with students in the 1B category for vaccination. The efforts are being ramped up. […]
“As a union of educators and medical professionals, UUP advocates for and protects everyone in the campus communities we serve from harassment and abuse. In line with those principles, UUP supports the appointment of an independent investigation, through the Attorney General’s office, of the serious sexual harassment accusations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “The allegations, made […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide Vice-Presidents Jamie Dangler, and Tom Tucker regarding Workload Creep. The specific duties and responsibilities that constitute the workload of UUP members vary considerably. For professionals, those duties and responsibilities are specified in performance programs. For academics, those duties and responsibilities are outlined in appointment letters and grounded […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Individual Development Award process (IDA), is paused while NYS and UUP negotiate the criteria for this year’s awards cycle. Once the process is able to resume, we will send an update to campus and to employees that have previously submitted applications for this cycle. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, In keeping with the long-standing recommendation of the Faculty Senate asking for an annual meeting with the Chair of the PRB for department chairs and interested faculty, the Office of the Provost is sponsoring an open meeting for all interested university faculty and professional staff involved with faculty promotion & tenure matters. At […]
Dear Colleagues, It is our understanding that the DSI/Compression salary increases are expected to be distributed with the March 17th paychecks.As was done last year, UUP Central is looking for your input with regards to the negotiated compression adjustment benefit. Please see the following from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal. Dear UUP members, I encourage you to use the […]
Dear Colleagues, Last week we sent out an initiative by UUP President Fred Kowal to gather 10,000 letters to Washington by Monday, February 15 urging congress to pass the Federal COVID-19 Stimulus plan. The good news is the Senate and House have passed a budget resolution allowing the package to pass with a simple majority. While […]
Dear Colleagues, Statewide Officers Fred Kowal (President of UUP), Jamie Dangler (UUP Vice President for Academics), Tom Tucker (Vice President for Professionals), and Jeri O’Bryan – Losee (UUP Secretary/Treasurer); are planning to attend our Buffalo Chapter UUP Membership meeting next week. As a reminder, this meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19th from Noon – 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP your […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide Secretary/Treasurer, Jeri O’Bryan-Losee: Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following Diversity Education Opportunities being offered: 1. UB Libraries has put together a collection of both ebooks and books in celebration of Black History Month. You can find their collection at: https://search.lib.buffalo.edu/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01SUNY_BUF:everything&collectionId=81367849610004803 2. Niagara County Community College has invited the UB Community to attend this free training via Zoom on Native […]