Colleagues, UUP is hosting two Virtual Town Halls: 1. Assemblywoman Monica Wallace on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:00M – 4:00PM. 2. Assemblyman Patrick Burke on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. Members will be able to gain insight on the current situation, and ask questions regarding funding for New York, including Higher Ed, hospitals and […]
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Survey Reminder
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you have not done so yet, please take the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. The deadline for completing the survey is this Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken Kern President, Buffalo Center […]
Colleagues, Our colleagues in the SUNY Black Faculty and Staff Collective released an open letter “to draw attention to SUNY’s insufficient and ongoing lack of care and concern for Black lives within and beyond its campuses.” UUP stands with our black colleagues in support of this important effort. We encourage all members to read the […]
Dear Colleagues, The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members. I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]
Colleagues, We just received the following information from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, We received notification from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations this afternoon that the state is delaying implementation of the 2% across the board salary increases that are due to our members on July 1 or Sept 1 (depending on obligation). […]
Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee has expanded. The latest list of members and their Department and Building locations can be found at the webpage: https://uupbuffalocenter.org/ under the “About” section. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact buffalocenter@uupmail.org. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Happy Hour Reminder
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder with regards to our Virtual Happy Hour this afternoon. Here is the link to attend: Ken Kern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Buffalo Center Chapter – Virtual Happy Hour Time: Jun 26, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/92019930039?pwd=eVk4VXk3ZmU3VmtVZWU2MWduTStYZz09 Meeting […]
Colleagues, As UUP continues to push for a reopening of campuses that is as safe as possible for all in our campus communities, it has become clear that SUNY needs to hear from all of us. Our voices and concerns must be heard by the leaders of the system, and we must be partners to […]
Colleagues, The deadline date for the Member Survey on Reopening Concerns is Friday, July 3rd. With my apologies,Ken Kern
Colleagues, In response to further identify your individual concerns about campus reopening, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for you to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the […]