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Benefits Statewide News

Updates to the Flexible Spending Accounts

Colleagues, Hello.  I hope this message finds you well. The recently signed CARES Act (Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act) enacts some changes to our Health Care Spending Account. Specifically, Over-the-counter drugs and medicines can be paid for or reimbursed without a doctor’s prescription. Menstrual care products are now considered a qualified medical expense and are eligible for payment or reimbursement. […]

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Employment Health and Safety Statewide News

Update from Statewide President Fred Kowal

Note that later last night it was announced that the Federal government has extended federal social distancing guidelines until April 30. Colleagues, So much has been occurring in the past couple weeks and there are times when I fear that those of us at the statewide level and at many chapters simply can’t keep up […]

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Employment Health and Safety Statewide News

UUP Coronavirus Update

Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, Working with UUP chapter leaders, Labor Relations Specialists and our members, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. In over 40 years of working together, we have never experienced something quite like this. The effects of widespread […]

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Employment Health and Safety Statewide News

Additional Information Regarding the SUNY Telecommuting Pilot Program

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal. Remember that a lot of information can be found on the UUP website – https://uupinfo.org/ , it is being updated constantly. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center ————————— Colleagues, The following was sent to all staff at System Administration and was then sent […]

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Employment Statewide News

UUP – Telecommuting Policy

Colleagues, UUP has reached an historic agreement with the State of New York to allow employees to telecommute from alternate work locations. The agreement is a two-month state-wide pilot which allows UUP-represented employees to telecommute if operationally feasible. The agreement provides that, where it is operationally feasible, telecommuting requests should be granted to the greatest […]

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Education Statewide News

Urgent Announcement by Gov. Cuomo – Coronavirus

Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal regarding the Coronavirus: Dear Colleagues: In our efforts to address all aspects of the coronavirus’ impacts on our members, their professional lives, and health and safety, we have been working closely with the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations and SUNY.  We have also been […]

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Health and Safety Statewide News

Coronavirus Info

Here are the official links to the SUNY and UB sites regarding the Corona Virus: COVID-19: UB Planning and Response SUNY Health Alert

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Financial Planning Meeting Membership Retirement Workshop

Upcoming Events for February 2019

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th – VOYA WORKSHOP What’s Your Game plan for the Potential Bear Market? 1st & 10              How Long Can My Money Last? 2nd & 8               Should I Re balance My Portfolio? 3rd & Long         Should I Temporarily Move To The Sidelines? 4th & Inches      Should I Jump Back In When The Market […]