UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Although UB is not requiring that all employees or students be tested for COVID, there are several free and convenient options available to you if you would like to be tested voluntarily. The Erie County Department of Health offers two kinds of COVID-19 tests: 1. Diagnostic test (swab test) tells if you are […]
Dear Colleagues, We have questioned details with regards to the Daily Health Check modification notice sent last week Wednesday. The following are additional updates with regards to the Daily Health Check from Mark Coldren, Associate Vice President, Human Resources. 1. For individuals who do not have university issued cell phones: “There will be a web […]
Dear Colleagues, Join your colleagues, students, community groups, and legislators, Sept. 7th at 12PM, in a rally for a Safe SUNY Reopening. We are fighting to protect our communities and each other. UUP Buffalo Center & Buffalo HSC Chapters Safe SUNY Communities Labor Day Rally Monday, September 7, 2020 (Labor Day) 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM More information to […]
Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, Human Resources sent out information regarding UB’s deployment of a mandatory daily health screening tool – The Daily Health Check. A health check reminder notice was also sent out to all employees later that afternoon. In addition to the requirement of completing this “…every day, including weekends and holidays, whether or not they plan to visit campus.”, there are […]
Colleagues, Following our Chapter’s Membership Survey, UB’s Town Hall on Health & Safety, and our recent Labor Management Meeting; the Buffalo Center Chapter, in partnership with the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee, has developed a Q&A document to address your COVID related concerns and issues with regards to the Fall 2020 semester. This document can be […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP Central has scheduled a second webinar for Contingent Employees for Tuesday, August 18th from 2:30-4:00. UUP President Fred Kowal and other statewide officers will be available to discuss contingent employee issues pertaining to campus reopening and other concerns in the COVID-19 context. The discussion from the 8/12 webinar will continue and we will move […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP Central has been checking every couple of days and it looks like the Drescher applications for Spring 21 are finally up with a September 1 deadline: https://goer.ny.gov/grant-opportunities In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, UUP Central invites you to attend a webinar to discuss issues in Admissions, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Registrar Offices pertaining to campus reopening and other concerns in the COVID-19 context. The webinar will take place on Monday, August 17 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the discussion, […]
Colleagues, UUP Central invites you to attend a webinar with UUP President Fred Kowal and other statewide officers to discuss contingent employee issues pertaining to campus reopening and other concerns in the COVID-19 context. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, August 12 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. There will be a discussion of topics […]
Dear Colleagues, As you all know, UUP is having its Virtual Rally for a Safe SUNY Reopening tomorrow (Wednesday 8/5) at noon. I hope you have all signed up to participate! If not, it’s not too late – you can register for the rally here. I look forward to “seeing you” at the rally! In Solidarity,Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo […]