This is a reminder that the Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Training is due on October 31st. It is a university directive that this training be completed. If you have not completed it, you have a short window to do so. Instructions to complete the training depend on your appointment type. To make it easier […]
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The 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey is Open! The AFT Higher Education 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey has launched! The AAUP/AFT “A Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education”, our campaign policy platform, lays out our union’s vision for fighting for job security and dignity in the workplace for all higher education workers. Ending contingent employment and […]
Colleagues, The last week of October is Campus Equity Week which recognizes the contributions of Adjunct Faculty and brings attention to the inequities they face regarding compensation and job security. By participating in Campus Equity Week events we call upon the university to reduce these disparities and treat all employees with the dignity and respect […]
In preparation for the new Engineering AI building scheduled for construction in 2028, the Jarvis B parking lot will be closed for the entire day on October 12, 2026 to allow for a radar scan of underground utilities. Alternate parking has been arranged at the Bookstore lot, which will be available all day with no […]
Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow, take a close look at your paycheck. You are about to see what collective bargaining looks like in dollars and cents. The first across the board salary increase of our new UUP agreement with New York State takes effect in the October 7 paycheck: 4.5%. That is the largest across the board […]
All, We’re thrilled to share two important wins in our new UUP Agreement—provisions that strengthen career pathways and protect the integrity of teaching across SUNY. Full-Time Lecturer Ranks – Our new contract creates a true promotional pathway for full-time Lecturers, establishing three successive titles: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Advanced Senior Lecturer. This long‑overdue structure recognizes the […]
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October 7 Payroll – Salary Increases
Colleagues, UUP has received confirmation from the Office of the Comptroller that UUP’s member’s retroactive pay and salary adjustments will be included in the October 7 payroll. The retroactive pay will be effective back to July 2, 2026. As a reminder, members who have been on payroll before June 30, 2026 will receive 4.5% salary […]
Colleagues, I have a callout for some short-term assistance to prepare for Equity Week (the last week of October). This ad-hoc committee will meet 4 times (twice in September, and twice in October) before Equity Week to brainstorm events to show appreciation and support for contingent employees (members who are not on permanent lines). This […]
Colleagues, A message from Patrick Romain, statewide Membership Development Officer. UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for August 18th and August 20th, 2026. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at […]
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News Before School Starts
Dear Colleagues, I hope you’re all doing as well as possible as we prepare for the fast‑approaching start of classes. I’ve been holding a number of updates to avoid sending multiple messages, and I want to share them now with care, clarity, and respect for the challenges many of you are navigating. Telecommuting Changes Several […]