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Benefits Employment Membership

IDA Guidelines and Application

Dear Colleagues, 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, 2023 – July 1, 2024. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the UUP bargaining unit in […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership

Holiday Office Hours

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter physical office will be closed beginning Monday, December 18th through Tuesday, January 2. It will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd. The virtual office will be open December 18, 19, 20, and January 2. Wishing everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Event Membership

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 Wednesday, December 6th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Tuesday, December 5th Looking forward to seeing you then! […]

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Employment

December 2022 Blizzard Benefit Time

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has received word from CS that December 27 and 28 (2022) have been forgiven due to the December blizzard. If you used vacation days (not previously scheduled) due to the blizzard, you should expect your time to be added back into your vacation accruals. Sick Days and any […]

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Employment

Parking Forums Update – South Campus

Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the Parking and Transportation Open Forums held earlier this semester, your UUP Buffalo Center has received the following information regarding some of the short term solutions identified: In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Contract

Questions Regarding Retro Payments

Dear Colleagues, If you have questions regarding the calculations for, or lack of, retro pay in the 11/22 paycheck, please reach out to the campus payroll office with any questions about how your increase was calculated or omitted. If you still have questions or concerns with regards to payroll’s response, then contact your UUP Buffalo […]

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News

Office Hours for Next Week

Dear Colleagues, The physical office will be closed all next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. The virtual office will remain open on Monday & Tuesday – 9am-3pm. Both the physical and virtual office will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Wishing you and your families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. In Solidarity,Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]

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Contract Issues News

Contract WINS! – Fair Compensation

Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information is a one-page flier that explains key provisions and gains in our new contract regarding Compensation. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. Attachment can be found here. In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News Employment News Statewide News

January 1, 2024 Vacation Accrual Cap

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: So, last week I got to share good news about our raises being in paychecks of November 22nd, which truly is welcome news. Unfortunately, I also sometimes have to share bad news, even when it’s expected. So, here goes… Despite our advocacy for […]

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Contract Event Meeting Membership

General Membership Meeting – Know Your Contract

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform.  This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Matt Kibler, your UUP Buffalo Center Labor Relations Specialist, will be presenting “Know Your Contract” highlighting provisions in our new negotiated contract. Please submit your questions in advance […]