UUP Buffalo CenterUUP Buffalo Center is partnering with WNY UUP Chapters Health Sciences Chapter, Buffalo State and Fredonia to offer the following workshops. These are open to UUP Academic and Professional Members only at each chapter. Register for UUP Workshops for Fall 2026 Semester. All workshops will be in Zoom format and WILL NOT be recorded. **We […]
Colleagues, UUP has received confirmation from the Office of the Comptroller that UUP’s member’s retroactive pay and salary adjustments will be included in the October 7 payroll. The retroactive pay will be effective back to July 2, 2026. As a reminder, members who have been on payroll before June 30, 2026 will receive 4.5% salary […]
Dear Colleagues, The virtual UUP Office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27th. I will need to be in Albany for a meeting. If you need to reach out to someone, please feel free to contact: Athena Mutua – Vice President for Academics Domenic Licata – Vice President for Professionals Kate Doran […]
Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to a new academic year. I hope you found time this summer to rest, recharge, and reconnect with the people and activities that matter most. As we return to campus, I want to share both good news and important updates that will shape our work together in the months ahead. Thank […]
Colleagues, I have a callout for some short-term assistance to prepare for Equity Week (the last week of October). This ad-hoc committee will meet 4 times (twice in September, and twice in October) before Equity Week to brainstorm events to show appreciation and support for contingent employees (members who are not on permanent lines). This […]
Colleagues, A message from Patrick Romain, statewide Membership Development Officer. UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for August 18th and August 20th, 2026. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at […]
Dear Colleagues, I hope you’re all doing as well as possible as we prepare for the fast‑approaching start of classes. I’ve been holding a number of updates to avoid sending multiple messages, and I want to share them now with care, clarity, and respect for the challenges many of you are navigating. Telecommuting Changes Several […]
We have heard from members across the state that their dentists are no longer accepting Delta Dental. The UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce active UUP-represented employees will have the option to choose between two dental PPO plans: To help you make an informed decision, we invite you to attend an upcoming webinar […]
Colleagues, You and your family are invited to march in the Buffalo Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO) Labor Day Parade in Buffalo, NY on Monday, September 7, 2026. Parade line up begins at 10:00am at the corner of Dorrance Ave & McKinley Pkwy, with the parade stepping off at 12:00pm. Marchers can park their cars at […]
Colleagues, We have been just notified that we have two colleagues 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 for your willingness to help out your brothers and sisters. Best, […]