Application deadline is Friday, February 20th Greetings, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2025, and July 1, 2026. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the UUP […]
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UUP’s Analysis of the Executive Budget
Colleagues, UUP has concluded their detailed analysis of the NYS Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by the Governor. This covers the typical spending areas but also includes more policy-related proposals as well. We want to recognize Chris Black, Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, to Julia Zaremba, Legislative Representative, and to Alexis Savoie for their […]
UUP set to kick off contract negotiations with Feb. 3 virtual town hall Contract negotiations will begin Feb. 4 after months of UUP pushing the state to come to the table. To kick things off, UUP’s Negotiations Team invites all UUP members to join a virtual town hall—at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3—to show support […]
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Chapter News
January 2026 News Colleagues, I want to welcome you all back to campus and hope that you are rested and prepared for an active Spring Semester! My first semester as Chapter President has been a whirlwind as I’ve settled into this role. Our chapter’s success depends on the active participation of our members. Whether you […]
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Kick-Off Contract Negotiations
Wear red day is on Wednesday, February 4th Colleagues, We have a start date! UUP and the State will meet on February 4 to begin negotiating a new contract. Register for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 3rd, to kick-off contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team. Other ways to stay informed and be involved: In […]
Colleagues, The following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through February 24, 2026 and comment can be made on the respective policy page. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, Due to the weather, the physical office in the Commons will be closed today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. We are working remotely, please call or email – 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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2025 DSI Distribution List
Colleagues, I’m sharing the following information to ensure you are fully informed about the Discretionary Funds (DSI) available to UUP members for 2025. These funds are established through UUP contract negotiations (July 2, 2022 – July 1, 2026) and are distributed by the university. Under the contract, one‑half of one percent (0.5%) of UUP payroll […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Solidarity, Kathleen KielarPresident, UUP Buffalo Center Chapter
Dear Colleagues, UPP strongly condemns the unjust and ongoing detention of UB medical researcher Shogvi Huseynov by ICE and CBP. On January 7, 2026, Dr. Huseynov was detained after mistakenly making a wrong turn at the Peace Bridge—a common occurrence in Buffalo’s border city—and immediately attempting to reenter the U.S. from the Canadian checkpoint. Despite […]