Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal regarding Effective Dates and Implementation Dates of the new contract: Dear Colleagues: As we continue to work with the State and SUNY on implementation of the new terms of the 2023-26 State/UUP Agreement, I write to update you on the current information we have […]
Potsdam Crisis
Dear Colleagues, Your support is desperately needed! Please review the following important message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As some of you are aware, our colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. As announced at the campus last week, 14 […]
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that the first of a series of 2 Parking Townhalls is scheduled for this week Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27, Room 330, Student Union. Two sessions, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.. Register your attendance at: https://www.buffalo.edu/parking/announcements.host.html/content/shared/www/parking/need-to-know/2023-24/voice-heard-town-hall-meeting-parking-transportation.detail.html In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, A General Membership Meeting for UUP affiliated Academics has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at Noon via Zoom. Hosted by Alissa Karl (UUP Statewide Vice-President for Academics) and Bret Benjamin (UUP Statewide Executive Board member and recent Chief Contract Negotiator), this meeting will have a focus on information and open discussion on […]
Dear Colleagues, Representatives from your UUP benefits involving AFLAC and Colonial Life will be giving a presentation on Tuesday, October 3rd at Noon via Zoom. If you would like to attend to learn more about these benefits available to you, please RSVP by Friday, September 29th to https://forms.gle/AcjDaytM3uoPVzXbA Once your Membership has been confirmed, a […]
Dear Colleagues, The Center for the Arts (CFA) is offering a $5 discount to University staff and faculty at any price level (limited to 6 tickets) to the following CFA Presents shows this fall! Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. 20-time Grammy® Award Winning Guitarist and Composer performs solo for […]
Parking Townhall Meetings
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information regarding the upcoming Parking Town Hall Meetings. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has been fighting for a variety of parking issues including South Campus parking and specifically the designation of the Diefendorf Lot. This is your opportunity to make your presence known. Please be sure to attend and […]
Paid Parental Leave Update
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the university’s Human Resources Department: New York State has announced a new Paid Parental Leave (PPL) benefit for State Professional (UUP) employees effective 4/11/23. Paid Parental Leave (PPL) provides eligible UUP employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for one of the following qualifying events occurring within […]
Dear Colleagues, We have received word that the start date for the New Contractual Sick Day Accruals is September 12th, 2023. The additional Sick Days are not retroactive to July 1 of 2022, as that date was not stipulated as part of the contract negotiations. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Updated Sick Days Accruals
Dear Colleagues, Members are being asked to go to and check their on-line time sheets. Although we have yet to receive any “official” word, it appears as if the sick day accruals (as part of our new contract) have been added. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Chapter