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Fred Kowal – Buffalo Panel Discussion

Dear Colleagues, UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal will be in Buffalo to participate in a panel discussion on Wednesday evening, February 7th. Details on this event can be found here. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Physical Office Closed

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter physical office will be closed tomorrow, January 17th and Thursday, January 18th. 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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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Holiday Office Hours

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter physical office will be closed beginning Monday, December 18th through Tuesday, January 2. It will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd. The virtual office will be open December 18, 19, 20, and January 2. Wishing everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Office Hours for Next Week

Dear Colleagues, The physical office will be closed all next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. The virtual office will remain open on Monday & Tuesday – 9am-3pm. Both the physical and virtual office will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Wishing you and your families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. In Solidarity,Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]

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Contract Issues News

Contract WINS! – Fair Compensation

Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information is a one-page flier that explains key provisions and gains in our new contract regarding Compensation. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. Attachment can be found here. In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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January 1, 2024 Vacation Accrual Cap

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: So, last week I got to share good news about our raises being in paychecks of November 22nd, which truly is welcome news. Unfortunately, I also sometimes have to share bad news, even when it’s expected. So, here goes… Despite our advocacy for […]

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Contract Membership News

Individual Development Award (IDA) Announcement

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has finally received approval that applications are now open for the IDA for the retro 4/1/23-7/1/23 timeframe. GOER has yet to update the Program guidelines for the 7/2/23 – 7/1/24 timeframe and applications are not yet being accepted as the criteria for award evaluation seems to be changing […]

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2023-26 State/UUP Agreement – Implementation of Salary Increases

Dear Colleagues, Please note the following from UUP Central received this morning: It is now official that the 2022 2% and 2023 3% across the board (ATB) increases will be paid in the November 22, 2023 paycheck.  That check will include both the retroactive cash generated by these increases and the adjustment in bi-weekly base […]

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2024 FSA Open Enrollment

Dear Colleagues, The time is now to enroll in the pre-tax Health Care Spending Account (HCSA), Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA), or Adoption Advantage Account for 2024!  The Flex Spending Account (FSA) Open Enrollment period for the 2024 plan year began on November 1 and will end on December 11, 2023, at 11:59 pm ET. […]