UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, UUP Central has scheduled a 2 part Pre-Retirement Workshop for the month of August. These are scheduled for Tuesday evening August 9th (Part 1 will cover Healthcare /Medicare) and Thursday evening August 11th (Part 2 will cover Union benefits dental/vision). They split the workshop over two days to cover the topics in an […]
Please see the following from UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin: Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to update you on the progress of UUP’s current contract negotiations with New York State. Most notably, UUP has received conceptual proposals from New York State. The State’s proposals, which sketch out their priorities for this round of bargaining, have been posted […]
Dear Colleagues, There are currently two (2) vacancies for UUP Buffalo Center Professional staff on the Chapter’s College Review Panel. As a result, the Chapter is seeking reaching out to our Professional staff Members to see if you are interested in becoming a part of this group. Please read the verbiage below regarding the composition of the committee, the anticipated […]
Dear Colleagues, At our most recent Formal Labor Management Meeting, concerns were brought to the attention of the administration regarding university exclusions to the Article 49 Provision. The UUP Buffalo Center was pleased to be informed late last week that “…the Provost has approved a change to UB’s implementation of the Article 49 provision. Beginning […]
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, Earlier today, the Chapter sent out information regarding UUP Buffalo Center Chapter members who have received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Regrettably, Anna Sotelo-Peryea, associate director and violence prevention coordinator, Health Promotion; was omitted from those identified as also receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service honors professional staff performance excellence “both […]
Dear Colleagues. UUP Buffalo Center would like to recognize and congratulate the following Members who recently received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence: The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities recognizes the work of those who engage actively in scholarly and creative pursuits beyond their teaching responsibilities. Recipients are: Craig Colder, professor in the Department […]
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 […]
Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Agreement has been extended until August 31st, 2022. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, For over 50 years, the month of June has been dedicated to honoring and commemorating members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Pride Month is an important time to celebrate, but it is also a time to consider the challenges still faced by LGBTQ+ people around the world. On Thursday, June 30 at 12 PM, […]