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Event Membership

Happy Hour/Parade Prep

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: Tuesday, May 30th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108Snacks and drinks provided. In addition to welcoming new members and associated non-members, there will be […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

Physical Office – Summer Hours

Dear Colleagues, Beginning next week, the UUP Buffalo Center will be operating on Summer Hours of Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Virtual Office will remain open on Mondays and Fridays. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Academics Buffalo Center News Membership News

UUP Members Named SUNY Distinguished Professors

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize Academic Members Xiufeng Liu, and Thomas Thundat who have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest rank in the SUNY system. They were appointed to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its April meeting. The rank of distinguished professor is […]

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Health and Safety

You are Not Alone – Your Mental Health Matters!!

Dear Colleagues, The Governor had announced an investment into overhauling mental health care in New York State to the tune of investing $1 billion in a multi-year plan. On the heels of this initiative, we would like to remind our members of the resources available to them to help balance work-life issues.  You are not alone […]

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Contract Event Membership News

This is What Solidarity Looks Like!

Dear Colleagues, A big THANK YOU to all of our members who wore red last week, made posters, hung posters, encouraged colleagues to participate, attended the rally and submitted photos/videos from the rally. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and we do hope the result will be a better contract—a fair contract for each and every […]

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Call To Action Contract Demonstration Event Membership

Tomorrow: Will you lend your voice?

Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow 600 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re almost to our goal. This is one of the best ways to show up, get involved and tell the state that their proposals aren’t good enough. RSVP now! Do you […]

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Call To Action Contract Demonstration Membership

We need 500 members to make a difference, will you lend your voice?

Dear Colleagues, This Saturday, 500 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re almost to our 500 person goal! Can you lend your voice to show the state that their proposals aren’t good enough? RSVP now!   Family, friends, and colleagues are invited, […]

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Call To Action Contract Demonstration Event Membership

WE NEED YOU AND WE NEED YOU IN LARGE NUMBERS!

Dear Colleagues, We need you, your colleagues, family, and friends to attend the CONTRACT SOLIDARITY PICNIC/RALLY that will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in front of Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  This is a family friendly event.  There will be a […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

Buffalo Center Chapter Election Results

Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to the following members who were recently elected into positions to the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter for the upcoming 2 year term: President: Ken KernVice-President for Academics: Matthew DimickVice-President for Professionals: Kathleen KielarSecretary: Janiece JankowskiTreasurer: TBDDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer: Tricia CantyOfficer for Retirees: Russell Crispell Elected to the Buffalo Center Chapter […]

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Buffalo Center News Call To Action Contract Demonstration Event Membership Statewide News

We need 500 members to make a difference, will you lend your voice?

Dear Colleagues, This Saturday, 500 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re shy of 300 now. Can you lend your voice to show the state that their proposals aren’t good enough? RSVP now!   Family, friends, and colleagues are invited, and there […]