Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information are 2 one-page fliers that explain key provisions and gains in our new contract. One highlights major gains in this agreement, while the other shares key provisions for contingents. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]
Category: Contingents
Persons appointed to any academic or professional position which does not prescribe eligibility for continuing or permanent appointment.
Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a Meeting for Academic Members (full time, contingents, and adjuncts) via Zoom on Tuesday, December 6th at Noon The purpose of this meeting is to have open discussions on a variety of Academic Concerns involving, but not limited to: In addition to having Matt Kibler […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Contract negotiations are underway, and we want to make sure that every UUP member is educated and involved. Please join us for an upcoming Contingent Faculty Negotiations Town Hall to learn about the status of UUP/New York State contract negotiations and ask […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the General Membership Meeting of last month, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is currently looking for Members to become more involved with the Chapter. There are both immediate and long-range plans for continuing and improving the work of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter, focusing on ensuring the terms and conditions […]
Dear Colleagues, The Chapter has rescheduled the program on Unemployment Insurance for Contingents. We are excited to have fellow UUP member, Chair of the UUP Statewide Contingent Employment Committee and Adjunct Faculty from Fredonia, Anne Fearman, present. We will be offering two virtual sessions on: Thursday, October 20th 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm &6:00 pm – 7:00 pmZoom Please RSVP your attendance […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is proud to announce the first of three scheduled workshops for the Fall 2022 semester. The Chapter will be offering a program on Unemployment Insurance for Contingents. We are excited to have fellow UUP member, Chair of the UUP Statewide Contingent Employment Committee and Adjunct Faculty from Fredonia, Anne Fearman, […]
Dear Colleagues, The Governor has signed off on a PSLF bill that will increase opportunities for loan forgiveness for adjuncts who teach 9 credits a semester and professional members who work at least 30 hours per week. The deadline of the PSLF Expansion is set to expire on October 31, 2022. UUP has added 11 clinics […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter requests the following considerations be made by chairs when assigning or canceling courses taught by adjunct and contingent faculty: Please assign adjunct and contingent faculty courses chairs know are more likely to run. Course cancellations do not affect tenured faculty financially, but they do negatively and often drastically […]
Dear Colleagues: I am happy to report a major legislative win that was spearheaded by your union, UUP, at the end of the legislative session. UUP’s advocacy has led to the passage in the State Senate and State Assembly of S8389C & A9523B. This legislation will be an incredible benefit for our contingent and adjunct members. This bill […]