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Tentative Contract Agreement – Next Steps

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President Mr. Fred Kowal with regards to a tentative contract agreement with the State of New York. As of this time the Negotiations Committee review and vote to approve the tentative agreement is scheduled for June 21st. We will only know of the detailed information regarding the […]

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Physical Office Closed

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center physical office (108 Commons) will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 8th.  The virtual office will remain open.  Please call or email: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. Apologies for any inconvenience. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Call for Donated Time

Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note*  The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Vacant Officer Positions

Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]

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Physical Office – Summer Hours

Dear Colleagues, Beginning next week, the UUP Buffalo Center will be operating on Summer Hours of Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Virtual Office will remain open on Mondays and Fridays. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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UUP Members Named SUNY Distinguished Professors

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize Academic Members Xiufeng Liu, and Thomas Thundat who have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest rank in the SUNY system. They were appointed to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its April meeting. The rank of distinguished professor is […]

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Passing of Steven Shaw

Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Steven Shaw, Associate Vice Provost, and Director of International Admissions.  Steven passed away on May 2nd in his Amherst Home.  He has been a member of our union and valued friend to many of our members and international students throughout […]

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Physical Office Closed

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed on: Thursday, May 11th andMonday, May 15th The virtual office will remain open, please call or email: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center Chapter Election Results

Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to the following members who were recently elected into positions to the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter for the upcoming 2 year term: President: Ken KernVice-President for Academics: Matthew DimickVice-President for Professionals: Kathleen KielarSecretary: Janiece JankowskiTreasurer: TBDDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer: Tricia CantyOfficer for Retirees: Russell Crispell Elected to the Buffalo Center Chapter […]

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Buffalo Center News Call To Action Contract Demonstration Event Membership Statewide News

We need 500 members to make a difference, will you lend your voice?

Dear Colleagues, This Saturday, 500 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re shy of 300 now. Can you lend your voice to show the state that their proposals aren’t good enough? RSVP now!   Family, friends, and colleagues are invited, and there […]