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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Chapter Health and Safety Committee

Dear Colleagues,  The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members.  I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]

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Buffalo Center News Contract Statewide News

July 1/Sept. 1 2% Increases

Colleagues, We just received the following information from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, We received notification from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations this afternoon that the state is delaying implementation of the 2% across the board salary increases that are due to our members  on July 1 or Sept 1 (depending on obligation).  […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Revised Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee Roster

Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee has expanded. The latest list of members and their Department and Building locations can be found at the webpage: https://uupbuffalocenter.org/ under the “About” section. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact buffalocenter@uupmail.org. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Happy Hour Reminder

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder with regards to our Virtual Happy Hour this afternoon. Here is the link to attend: Ken Kern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Buffalo Center Chapter – Virtual Happy Hour Time: Jun 26, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/92019930039?pwd=eVk4VXk3ZmU3VmtVZWU2MWduTStYZz09 ​ Meeting […]

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Buffalo Center News Call To Action Health and Safety Statewide News

Sign UUP’s Petition Calling for SUNY to Convene a Virtual Public Hearing

Colleagues, As UUP continues to push for a reopening of campuses that is as safe as possible for all in our campus communities, it has become clear that SUNY needs to hear from all of us. Our voices and concerns must be heard by the leaders of the system, and we must be partners to […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Correction – Member Survey Deadline Date

Colleagues, The deadline date for the Member Survey on Reopening Concerns is Friday, July 3rd. With my apologies,Ken Kern

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Buffalo Center News Membership

Adopted Resolution in Support of Protest for Social Justice and Non-Violent Policing​

Colleagues, The following Adopted Resolution in Support of Protest for Social Justice and Non-Violent Policing was voted in favor of by the majority of those members attending the Membership Meeting today. In Solidarity, Ken KernPresident, Buffalo Center Chapter UUP520 Lee EntranceUB Commons, Suite 108Amherst, NY 14228(716) 276-3377

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Buffalo Center News Membership

Updated Webpage and Social Media

Colleagues, Thank you for being a member of the UUP Family!  The Buffalo Center Chapter of United University Professions represents all UB faculty and professional staff outside of the Health Sciences. Formed in 1973, UUP provides a collective voice for the improvement of terms and conditions of employment, advocacy for SUNY funding and to provide […]

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UUP – Fighting Racial Injustice

Dear Colleagues, This is a painful time for our country again as we grapple with the virulent and continuing threat of racism, as well as the violence that often mars legitimate mass public protest. Please see the following from our Statewide UUP President, Mr. Fred Kowal. In solidarity,Ken Kern Chapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Letter from […]

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UUP Reopening Principles

Dear Colleagues, Attached is a copy of the letter and accompanying document that was sent by UUP to SUNY Chancellor Johnson and SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Tisch this past Friday. The letter and attachment outline what UUP believes to be the core of any planned reopening of SUNY institutions in the Fall semester.  In Solidarity, […]