UUP Buffalo CenterColleagues, On Wednesday the Chapter Board has made some decisions that the membership should be aware of. 1) Kevin Ragland has resigned from Treasurer effective June 1. Kevin has been outstanding in this position and we are sorry to see him go. We wish him all the best. Thank you Kevin for your years of […]
Colleagues, Yesterday Fred Kowal sent out this message regarding the contract. I apologize for any duplication of emails, but wanted everyone to see this message. There are good feelings that we are nearing the end of contract negotiations. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and continue to send warm thoughts to our colleagues serving on the […]
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. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Members, I want to share an important update regarding our UUP office operations and staffing for the coming months. Due to limited staffing, our office will be operating virtually only until further notice. We will not be holding in‑person meetings during this period. Our virtual office hours will be: With reduced office staff until the end […]
Colleagues, The Individual Development Awards (IDA) Committee has reviewed submitted applications and made their recommendations to the NYS Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (OER) inAlbany. The committee is still awaiting OER’s review response. When that response is received, applicants will be notified by UB Human Resources. For other frequently asked questions, please visit https://uuphost.org/buffalo/individualdevelopment-awards/ Warmly, […]
Colleagues, Just a reminder to invite you to participate in the May 14, 2026 – Day of Service & Remembrance: Start with Service – End in Community, a city-wide day of service, action, and connection, honoring the lives lost in Buffalo, NY. On May 14, 2022, ten lives were stolen in an act of white […]
Colleauges, Please join us this Wednesday, May 13 at 1 pm via zoom to interact with Fred Kowal, statewide UUP President, on contract negotiations. Bring your questions and your concerns! Registration is required for this event to verify membership and for you to receive the Zoom connection information. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo […]
Colleauges, Buffalo’s labor story is one of resilience, solidarity, and generations of working people who built this city. Their work stretched from the docks and rail lines of the 19th century to the factories, mills, and unions that shaped the 20th. The 1892 switchmen’s strike and the 1899 grain scoopers’ stand against corruption both demonstrated […]
Colleagues, We invite you to participate in the May 14, 2026 – Day of Service & Remembrance: Start with Service – End in Community, a city-wide day of service, action, and connection, honoring the lives lost in Buffalo, NY. On May 14, 2022, ten lives were stolen in an act of white supremacist violence at […]
Colleagues, Fred Kowal will also be zooming into Buffalo Center Chapter on May 13th @ 1pm. Registration form For those that are unable to attend the May 13th session, there is a statewide contract update. Please see the information below Best,Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Contract Negotiations are heating up! We remain […]