Dear Colleagues, You should have received in the mail the 2025 Planning for Option Transfer booklet from NYSHIP. This booklet contains the information you need to consider regarding the Option Transfer – Opt-out Program, the Pre-Tax Contribution Program and the Productivity Enhancement Program. Additional information can also be found at: Option Transfer Guide (ny.gov) Please […]
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Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center UUP is offering a “side hustle” opportunity for you to make some extra money prior to the holiday season. The Buffalo Center chapter will be participating in the WNY Region Membership Organizing Drive (MOD) which will take place October 15- 19. We are looking for Members to engage in […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be aware that the university will have an additional two weeks to review and comment on the university’s revised time, place and manner policies. UB and its Policy Review Group have extended the comment period until Oct. 14 to allow more time for feedback on the assembling, camping and posting policies that […]
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Call for Donated Time
Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note* The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Hello all, This is reminder that the deadline for self-nominations for the 2024 distribution of Discretionary Salary Increases funding to your immediate supervisor is the end of this week, Friday, October 4th. Eligibility for UUP members is to have been on payroll for the time period of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. We […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the Office of Micro-Credentials: We are excited to inform you about an opportunity that allows union members to enhance their professional skills through micro-credentials. Micro-credentials are designed to help individuals gain relevant skills highly valued in today’s job market, all within less time to earn than a degree. […]
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WAKE UPP! – Chapter Breakfast
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP would like to offer an opportunity for those “Early Birds” of our Chapter to meet before starting work. A continental breakfast will be held on: Tuesday, October 1st7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Your UUP OfficeThe Commons, Suite 108 Please RSVP no later than Friday, September 27th here. Hope to see you there! […]
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DSI and Self Nominations
Dear Colleagues, We anticipate the process of consideration into the distribution of Discretionary Salary Increases to begin soon. As per our negotiated contract, the 2024-25 DSI: 0.5% pool of total payroll is to be distributed by campuses to eligible employees at management’s discretion in December of 2024. While the distributions of these funds are subject […]
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to invite you to join the UUP virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2025 Legislative Agenda. There will be two opportunities to join: Thursday, October 10th at 12 pm and Wednesday, October 16th at 6 pm. To sign up, please click here. If you’re not able […]
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Reminder: Welcome Back Picnic
Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 18th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard/Chapter Office To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP […]