Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from statewide UUP President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with SUNY on an extension of the mandatory surveillance testing agreement which expired July 5th, 2021. The new agreement, which is attached, continues through December 31, 2021, and differs from […]
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Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center Chapter has received a large supply of UUP #VaccineStrong Buttons. Members who would like one, can pick them up at the UUP Office, The Commons Suite 108 – during the physical office hours (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). In addition, buttons can be picked up […]
Dear Colleagues, Are you on the north campus, and need a break from work during the summer? Want to get outside and enjoy the weather? Beginning Thursdays in July, UUP Buffalo Center members may hang out with fellow colleagues for some fun and games, as we will meet in the field near the Boat Dock (between the Center for the Arts, […]
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Parking Hang Tag Fee
Dear Colleagues, You may have seen that UB recently announced the fee to secure a parking hang tag for 2021-2022 is going up from $9.65 to $12.50. Both chapters of UUP met with Employee Relations to discuss UB’s desire to increase the fee. We are writing to explain why, despite entailing an increase, this change is evidence of your […]
Dear Colleagues, On June 18, GOERS released guidance for all New York State “Agencies and Authorities.” The guidance related to the upcoming July 2 expiration of the current Telecommuting Pilot Program AND (more importantly) granted Agencies and Authorities the power to develop their own, individualized, telecommuting programs. The Agencies and Authorities have been given until […]
Dear Colleagues, Are you on the north campus, and need a break from work during the summer? Want to get outside and enjoy the weather? Beginning Thursdays in July, UUP Buffalo Center members may hang out with fellow colleagues for some fun and games, as we will meet in the field near the Boat Dock (between the Center for the Arts, […]
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Darien Lake Discounts
Dear Colleagues, Our “parent” organization NYSUT, has arranged for Darien Lake discounts for UUP members. Six Flags Darien Lake is once again offering discounted tickets to NYSUT members. NYSUT Days are scheduled for July 5 – July 30, 2021. Members can use their tickets for any ONE day during that week. They pick the day that is most convenient […]
Dear Colleagues, The newly elected Buffalo Center Chapter Board, as part of their recent June meeting held last week, completed approvals of appointed Chapter Officer positions, and confirmed Chairs and Board Liasons to the Chapter’s Standing Committees. The Buffalo Center Chapter Board is proud to announce the following Officer Appointments for the June 1st, 2021 – May 31st, […]
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Student Debt Clinics
Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP is in the process of setting up their various Statewide Committees, and any UUP member may be considered. Attached are a list of the various UUP Statewide Committee Descriptions for your review, and consideration for joining. If you are interested in becoming a member of any of these Statewide Committees, please indicate your preference […]