UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Recently, we received notification on yet another delay to our negotiated salary increases. While we did not agree with, or accept these delays, we understand that the state’s decision is driven by the state budget crisis that has developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this crisis, it is critical […]
Dear Colleagues: The NYS/UUP Joint Labor management Council is offering free Professional Development Opportunities through online eLearning . Courses on subjects ranging from: writing, communication, dealing with difficult people, supervisory skills, Microsoft Products, project management and more are being offered through the Empire Knowledgebank (EKB) eLearning Program. Please see the attached flyer for more information. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal. Dear Colleagues, This weekend we received notification from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) that the state is delaying implementation of our 2020 2% across-the-board salary increases for at least another 90 days. The earliest these raises could be paid is January 1, 2021. […]
Dear Colleagues, Yesterday during the General Membership Meeting, it was mentioned that the university had suspended pool testing for our members until such time as issues involving the registration process were resolved. It was also mentioned that changes regarding COVID are sometimes being made by the minute. Yesterday, this was proven. Soon after the General membership Meeting, […]
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the first workshop of the Fall semester for members of the UUP Buffalo Center. Topic: Retirement WorkshopSpeaker: Walter Apple – UUP Retiree Members Service Coordinator Date: Tuesday, September 29thTime: Noon – 2 Please RSVP to the following link by Friday, September 25th: https://forms.gle/YN4dMLpgii1pejLPA Once your membership is confirmed, the link […]
Dear Colleagues, I was selected as an individual by the university to complete the COVID Testing procedure, and completed it this morning. I would like to share the following additional clarifications with you, should you be selected: The registration form (based out of Syracuse), has additional required information on it including your Health Insurance Information. […]
Dear UUP Members, UUP invites you to attend a webinar to discuss issues in Information Technology pertaining to campus reopening and other concerns in the COVID-19 context. There will be two (2) webinar sessions to choose from. One (1) will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM and one […]
Dear Colleagues, Recently, UUP has negotiated a Memo of Agreement with regards to COVID Testing for UUP Members. The MOA states that each university should consult with UUP representatives with regards to the implementation of this MOA. The university has failed to do so, prior to sending out notices to our members. Please be aware of the following clarifications […]
Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal with regards to a recent MOA with SUNY on COVID Testing for UUP membership: Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that we have reached agreement with SUNY over the terms for mandatory surveillance testing of campus employees. A summary of the provisions […]
Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24th from Noon – 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP your attendance to the following link, for membership verification, and to receive your meeting invitation (which will include the details on how to join the […]