Dear Colleagues, The UUP Member Services Trust is pleased to announce eleven new benefits that will be available for UUP members only. Please take a moment to check out the offerings through InsurChoice including offering Virtual Pet Insurance where members can speak to a veterinarian 24/7 free of charge for one year. The UUP Member […]
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Dear Colleagues, Your NYS/UUP Joint Labor Management Committee is proud to announce Free Online Training for UUP Members. Information on this free Professional Development Training can be found in the attached flyer. Attachment can be found here In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Contract WINS! – Paid Parenting Leave
Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information is a one-page flier that explains key provisions and gains in our new contract regarding fully Paid Parenting Leave. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. Attachment can be found here In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, In follow up to yesterday’s Chapter Workshop on Bullying, here is the link to the university’s policy on Workplace Violence and Bullying Policy: https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/policy1/ub-policy-lib/workplace-violence-prevention.html In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The time is now! Open enrollment for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) started November 1 and continues through December 11. The PEP program provides a means by which eligible employees – generally, NYSHIP enrollees who earn vacation and currently make less than $108,646 a year – may cash in previously accrued vacation […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Central Office is holding a presentation on “Know Your UUP-Negotiated Benefits” on Monday, November 20th at Noon. You can register to attend at https://bit.ly/UUPWelcome In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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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 2nd4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, November 1st Looking forward to seeing you then! […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the Workplace Civility Survey, your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a Members Only Workshop on Preventing Workplace Bullying. Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that can have a profound impact on individuals and organizations. This workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of workplace bullying, its various forms, and strategies […]
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that the second Parking Townhall is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 24th, Harriman Ballroom, South Campus. Two sessions, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.. Register your attendance at: https://www.buffalo.edu/parking/announcements.host.html/content/shared/www/parking/need-to-know/2023-24/voice-heard-town-hall-meeting-parking-transportation.detail.html In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, our UUP colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. On Sept. 19, SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith announced a drastic financial restructuring plan that includes the deactivation of 14 degree programs and closing as many as […]