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Budget Event Meeting Membership

2/11: General Membership Meeting

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform.  This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th, 12-2 pm. The agenda can be found here Please note that you will be voting on The Chapter’s Proposed 2025/2026 Budget. Please submit your questions in advance and RSVP your attendance (By Friday, […]

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Membership

2024 DSI Distribution List

Dear Colleagues, As you are no doubt aware, the university has now distributed the 2024 discretionary salary increases to selected eligible UUP represented employees. You will find the roster outlining who received these payments and the amount that each employee received here. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Membership

Reminder: Chapter Election Nominations Are Now OPEN!

This notice was originally sent on January 17, and we are reminding you of this important call for nominations Dear Colleagues, Over the last several months, your Buffalo Center Chapter Leadership Team has been encouraging you to consider becoming an active member of this outstanding UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Leadership Team!NOW IS THE TIME TO […]

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Contract Employment Event Webinar

Workshop: Discipline and Rights Under the UUP Contract

Dear Colleagues, Article 19 of your contract applies to all UUP dues-paying members and protects your Disciplinary Right. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “Discipline and Rights Under the UUP Contract”Tuesday, February 4thNoon – via Zoom We will explore and discuss Article 19 of the Contract, including a discussion […]

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Benefits Education

NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees Announce 2025 CLEFR & CLRP-Renewals Programs

Dear Colleagues, Please see attached memo announcing the 2025 CLEFR (Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement Program) and CLRP (Certification and Licensure Reimbursement Program). Applications and Guidelines can be found at: https://oer.ny.gov/nysuupjlmc In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for memo

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Employment Membership

University Policy Review

Dear Colleagues, The following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through February 19, 2025. Feel free to forward this email to others in your area so that they may review and provide feedback. As always, your careful and thoughtful review of our […]

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Advocacy Event

2025 UUP Advocacy Day

Dear Colleagues, Advocacy season is upon us and I’d like to bring UUP’s 2025 Advocacy Dayto your attention.  Sign up today for the February 24-25 Advocacy Day by clicking HERE Who:  All interested members!   When:  Monday, February 24th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm – UUP Legislative ReceptionTuesday, February 25th from 9 am to […]

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Benefits Event Membership Webinar

UUP Benefits Webinar

Dear Colleagues, Celebrate 2025 with Benefits! UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 12:00pm.Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services. Please use the link to register: https://bit.ly/UUPWelcome In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Event Financial Planning Membership Webinar

Need Help Managing Your Student Loan Debt?

Dear Colleagues, 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. Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead […]

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Membership

Military Leave Extension — Extended!

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP president, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As has been the case for the past several years, UUP and SUNY have successfully negotiated an extension to the special leave protections for our members who serve our nation in the military. Thanks to Jeremy Ginsburg for working this out. In […]