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 Thursday, November 21st4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, November 20th Looking forward to seeing you then! In […]
Category: Issues
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the PEP program provides a means by which eligible employees – generally, NYSHIP enrollees who earn vacation and currently make less than $111,905 a year – may cash in previously accrued vacation days for a bi-weekly credit to reduce the cost of their health insurance premiums. The number of days […]
Thankful for Our Members
Dear Colleagues, Your Statewide UUP will be hosting a Benefits program! “Thankful For Our Members!” UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00pm. Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services. Please use the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-6I9eU3HQ-UiYNqKaw_1to60aTJweva6VRtfmEuWk6M1TLg/viewform In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
2024 Veterans Day Ceremony
Dear Colleagues, On the 11th hour…of the 11th day…of the 11th month…the fighting of World War I ended in 1918. Due to the conclusion of “the War to end all Wars,” November 11th became a universally recognized day of celebration. The day was originally declared “Armistice Day” 8 years after the end of World War […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP Membership Development Officer, Patrick Romain regarding Pre-Retirement Workshops scheduled for November: Dear Chapter Members: UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for November 12th and November 14th, 2024. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. […]
11/13: Wake UUP! Chapter Breakfast
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP would like to offer an opportunity for those “Early Birds” of our Chapter to meet before starting work. A continental breakfast will be held on: Wednesday, November 13th7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Your UUP OfficeThe Commons, Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Tuesday, November 12th. Hope to see you there! […]
Call for Donated Time
Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note* The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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 Thursday, November 7th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, November 6th Looking forward to seeing you then! In […]
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter will be presenting two workshops (one geared towards Academics, and the other geared towards Professional staff) about the Risks and Possibilities that Artificial Intelligence will have upon your work. UUP certainly sees the possibilities of integrating AI into our classrooms and work, but also sees that there are many […]
Dear Colleagues, SUNY has put together a draft Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, and they are seeking your input! Please see the link and complete the form by the end of November 2024 to share your thoughts on building a greener, cleaner future. https://www.suny.edu/sustainability/actionplan In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center