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Employment

Call for Donated Time

Dear 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. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Employment Membership

Reminder – DSI Self Nominations Deadline

Hello all, This is reminder that the deadline for self-nominations for the 2024 distribution of Discretionary Salary Increases funding to your immediate supervisor is the end of this week, Friday, October 4th. Eligibility for UUP members is to have been on payroll for the time period of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. We […]

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Benefits Education Employment Membership

Micro-Credentials and Tuition Benefits

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the Office of Micro-Credentials: We are excited to inform you about an opportunity that allows union members to enhance their professional skills through micro-credentials. Micro-credentials are designed to help individuals gain relevant skills highly valued in today’s job market, all within less time to earn than a degree. […]

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Event Membership

WAKE UPP! – Chapter Breakfast

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP would like to offer an opportunity for those “Early Birds” of our Chapter to meet before starting work. A continental breakfast will be held on: Tuesday, October 1st7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Your UUP OfficeThe Commons, Suite 108 Please RSVP no later than Friday, September 27th here. Hope to see you there! […]

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Employment

DSI and Self Nominations

Dear Colleagues, We anticipate the process of consideration into the distribution of Discretionary Salary Increases to begin soon. As per our negotiated contract, the 2024-25 DSI: 0.5% pool of total payroll is to be distributed by campuses to eligible employees at management’s discretion in December of 2024. While the distributions of these funds are subject […]

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Advocacy Education Employment Meeting Membership Webinar

Sign Up Today – 2024 Fall Legislative Town Halls

Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to invite you to join the UUP virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2025 Legislative Agenda.  There will be two opportunities to join: Thursday, October 10th at 12 pm and Wednesday, October 16th at 6 pm. To sign up, please click here. If you’re not able […]

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Event Membership

Reminder: Welcome Back Picnic

Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 18th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard/Chapter Office To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP […]

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Employment

University Policy Review

Dear Colleagues, The Financial Management of Departmental Events Policy is now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policy is available to review from now through October 11, 2024.Feel free to forward this email to others in your area so that they may review and provide feedback. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]

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Benefits Event Financial Planning Meeting

Aflac/Colonial Life Benefit Representative Visit

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be having a representative from Aflac/Colonial Life available for individual sessions to discuss their variety of benefits offered to UUP Members. Members interested in meeting with the representative may schedule a 20-minute session between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday 9/26Tuesday 10/8Thursday 10/10Thursday 10/17Tuesday […]

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Event

Electronics Recycling/Blue Table and Clothing Donation Event

Dear Colleagues, The PSS Sustainable Living Committee will be sponsoring its annual Electronics Recycling, Blue Table Food Drive and Clothing Collection on: Thursday, September 19th7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Center for Tomorrow Parking Lot Please see the attached flyer for further information. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center