UUP Buffalo CenterPlease see the following from statewide President Mr. Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations to extend the January 1, 2020 vacation accrual cap. As we are all aware, Article 23.2(d) of the State/UUP Agreement provides that employees who have […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, After months of observing the struggles that SUNY campuses encountered due to the lack of strong guidance from SUNY’s leadership prior to the start of the fall semester, and after gathering input from our chapters through chapter presidents, vice presidents, labor relations […]
Please see the following information from Statewide UUP: Dear UUP Colleagues, We received the following information from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations. It may provide you with some relief regarding your Health Care Spending Account or Dependent Care Advantage Account. HCSA You will now be able to use up to $500 of monies remaining […]
Dear Colleagues, As we begin to prepare for Holiday celebrations, I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to you—the members of the Buffalo Center Chapter of UUP. I am grateful for our members who take collective action and stand united as the voice for the academic and professional workforce at the university. Your support allows […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following message from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Over the past several years, UUP has been involved in the work of NY Renews — a coalition of groups and unions committed to dealing with the climate crisis. NY Renews has shared a few opportunities for UUP members to be […]
Dear Colleagues, Recently, it was announced that Paul Zarembka will be retiring from UB in mid-January and moving to a Research Professor title, reflective of his continued intentions regarding research. As a result, Paul will also be retiring from his position as Grievance Officer for the Buffalo Center UUP. On behalf of the UUP Buffalo Center, […]
Dear Colleagues, After the Thanksgiving break (Nov. 25-29), UB will transition to remote learning for the rest of the fall semester. It is also been identified that the Spring semester classes will begin on Monday, February 1st. Those members who have been reporting to campus to work, are encouraged to speak to your supervisor about the possibility of […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the third in our series of workshops for the Fall 2020 semester: Topic: Your Union Benefits – Benefits 101Presenter: Doreen Bango, UUP Statewide Director of Member Benefits/Fund AdministratorDate: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. This will be a joint workshop with our colleagues from the Buffalo Center Health Sciences Chapter, and […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, As you know, UUP has been working closely with the Chancellor and his staff to improve — dramatically — the health and safety protocols at all SUNY campuses where our members work for the Spring Semester. Through many discussions and […]
Dear Colleagues, Today, Veterans Day, the Buffalo Center UUP honors those who honored our country with its highest form of service: those who once wore the uniform of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. We owe you our thanks. We owe you our respect. And we owe you our freedom. The Buffalo Center […]