Dear Colleagues, I would like to inform you that Statewide UUP will be continuing to offer virtual NEO’s at NOON for new hires and others, to learn more about the benefits of being a UUP member and tips and tricks for maximizing your benefits. UUP NEOs at Noon are hosted every other Wednesday at 12 […]
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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. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that […]
Please see the following from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, We have received word from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the State has again modified the NYS Dependent Care Advantage Account to expand DCAA benefits and eligibility as permitted under recent federal law changes included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP received word from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) that the grace period for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) 2020 plan year has been extended. This is a change that UUP and other state employee unions pressed for in an April meeting with GOER representatives. The current grace period ended […]
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Darien Lake Discounts
Dear Colleagues, Our “parent” organization NYSUT, has arranged for Darien Lake discounts for UUP members. Six Flags Darien Lake is once again offering discounted tickets to NYSUT members. NYSUT Days are scheduled for July 5 – July 30, 2021. Members can use their tickets for any ONE day during that week. They pick the day that is most convenient […]
Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on May 26 at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a special Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will share tips for maximizing your benefits. To acknowledge your hard work and dedication, there will be many opportunities to win gift cards […]
Dear Colleagues, The UB Individual Development Awards (IDA) committee has completed reviews of the second round of application submissions for the 20-21 FY. People that have requested reimbursement will soon be notified regarding the status of their request. Please note that the central UUP/JLMC office within GOER has requested to review the committee’s recommendations before […]
This message is a reminder that the deadline for submissions for the 2nd round of IDA awards for the 20-21 FY is April 16th. The guidelines that applied to the first round are still in effect. The eligibility of reimbursement has not changed. Please view the UB HR Individual development award website to learn about program eligibility and the application process. Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center UUP IDA Committee has identified that there are over $80,000 of unused funds. We would like to give members a second opportunity to submit for award reimbursement. This is a 2nd call/round of submissions. The timeline we can expect is as follows: 3/29/21 – Announce 2nd round for new submissions 4/16/21 – Return applications by close of business. […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Individual Development Award process (IDA), is paused while NYS and UUP negotiate the criteria for this year’s awards cycle. Once the process is able to resume, we will send an update to campus and to employees that have previously submitted applications for this cycle. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center