Dear Colleagues, Thank you to all that attended our chapter’s virtual meetings on the tentative contract agreement this week and last. If you didn’t have a chance to make any of them, there are still a few opportunities left to attend UUP Central’s virtual sessions. UUP Central has scheduled three options to join a statewide […]
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Dear Colleagues, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and your UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce a new Mental Health Benefit! The UUP Benefit Trust Fund will be hosting a Psych Hub Webinar on: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Attached is a Psych Hub flyer with the link to register for […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O’Bryan-Losee: 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 know? Many of […]
Dear Colleagues, Due to the high level of interest about the Workload for Chairs and Supervisors Forums that was held earlier this month, UUP is offering two more sessions on: Feb 24 (10-11.30am) Register here Feb 28 (5-6.30pm) Register here In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Black History month is a time to celebrate achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history, but it’s also an opportunity to understand the injustices Black people around the world continue to face. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
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Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder regarding two upcoming meetings for UUP Buffalo Center Members scheduled for early next week: Monday, February 6th – General Membership Meeting – Noon Register here: https://forms.gle/wryEw8m2jcCwJdHy6 Tuesday, February 7th – Leadership Opportunities in Your Chapter – NoonWith your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Election Season upon us, the Chapter will […]
Dear Colleagues, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) has now made changes to how Parent Plus Loans are being handled (FINALLY)!! Parent Plus Loans are now eligible for calculation of past payments toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. If you have been making payments on a Parent Plus loan any time after Oct. 1, 2007, the Department […]
Dear Colleagues, With your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Election Season upon us, the Chapter will be offering a Workshop to review all the various opportunities you have to become a part of the Chapter’s Leadership Team. In addition to reviewing the election process, all possible opportunities from Committee Membership to Officer position, and even Statewide, […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP Central will be hosting opportunities for you to learn more about the upcoming Spring Chapter Election Process. Members interested should register for one of the following sessions: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Register Here Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Register Here Thursday, February […]
Dear Colleagues, Throughout New York State, UUP members repeatedly raise workload increases as a major point of concern. However, workload pressures impact UUP members with supervisory duties in particular and sometimes complex ways. Join UUP Vice Presidents Carolyn Kube and Alissa Karl, and NYSUT Staff Director Jeremy Ginsburg to discuss how workload pressures – and […]