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Close the TAP Gap! promo
All,
Attached you will find a bulletin board/newsletter/website promo that dovetails UUP’s new social media ad campaign (see description below), focused on securing an extra $65 million in the 2019-2020 state budget to close the TAP Gap. In addition to educating lawmakers, we’d like to get as many people as possible to send an e-letter to Albany.
A story about the social media ad is on our website. The following is a brief overview: The 30-second video ad, titled “Sixty Five,” runs through March 19. The ads target legislators, legislative staff, political insiders and others in Albany, using a mix of social media, geo-targeted ads focused on the state Capitol. Appearing on Connected TV, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets, the ads focus on UUP members, union-friendly households, educators, and pro-education advocates in the Capital Region area. Viewers are taken to a landing page on UUP’s website where they can send an electronic letter to their elected officials urging them to support full state funding of the Tuition Assistance Program.
in solidarity,
karen mattison
associate director of media relations and publications
518.640.6626 (direct line)
800.342.4206
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Student Debt Clinic
FROM: Jeri O’Bryan-Losee, Statewide Secretary/Treasurer
Subject: Need Help Managing Your Student Loan Debt?
Dear Colleagues,
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering Student Debt Clinics at the following times and locations in March:
MONDAY, MARCH 18
SUNY Empire State College (Saratoga)
12:00- 1:30 p.m.
5:15- 6:45 p.m.
LOCATION: 113 West Ave, Room 143
SUNY Upstate Medical University
12:00- 1:30 p.m.
5:30- 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: NYSUT Regional Office (Syracuse), 4983 Brittonfield Parkway, East Syracuse, NY 13057
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
SUNY Morrisville
12:00- 1:30 p.m.
5:30- 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: SUNY Morrisville, Hospitality Suite
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
UUP Statewide Office
12:00- 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: NYSUT Auditorium, 800 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
SUNY Cortland
11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Student Life Center, Room 1104
To attend a Student Debt Clinic, you must pre-register here: http://aft.to/StudentDebtClinicRSVP.
From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Campus Name] [time] [date].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), but it autofills after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 40 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. [If you can’t make one of these clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them again. If you want to help host a clinic at your worksite, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
In solidarity,
The NYS/UUP Joint Labor Management Committee has announced funding for the Individual Development Awards (IDA) Program which was negotiated pursuant to Article 21 of the 2016-2022 Agreement between NYS and UUP. The IDA program is intended to assist eligible employees (both full and part-time employees) to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided to enhance teaching, research capabilities, professional knowledge and skills. Funding can be obtained for things as diverse as but not limited to: conference/workshop attendance, scholarly pursuit relating to research projects or additional education etc. Please view the links below.
Funds being allocated to Cobleskill are for two different time periods. An allocation for the period of April 2017 to July 1, 2018 will be used to fund retroactive projects. Additionally there is a second allocation for the period of July 2, 2018 to July 1 2019. The expenses for activities that occur July 2, 2018 through July 1, 2019 must be incurred before July 1, 2019. The maximum amount that can be awarded to an applicant is $1,000.
The process involves a short application, a copy of the individual’s professional resume and a one page request letter detailing what the award will be use for by the individual. Members can read the information about the program using the link below. The application (see link below) with all required documents returned to the Office of Human Resources by Monday, March 25, 2019 will receive full consideration by the IDA Awards Committee.
To receive award funds for reimbursement, awardees must provide documentation of funds spent, receipts, and a one page program summary of how the award was used. If members have any additional questions regarding IDA awards, they can contact the UUP chapter office at 518-255-5250.
Program guidelines for the IDA program may be found at: https://goer.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/individual-development-award-program-guidelines.pdf
The application that employees may use to apply for IDA awards may be found at: https://goer.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/individual-development-award-application-12-2018.pdf
Sisters and Brothers,
It is that time of year again where we solicit Applications for our yearly awards. The awards can be found on the UUP website at http://uupinfo.org/communications/awards/awards.php and I have included links to each award below:
http://uupinfo.org/communications/awards/forms/2019NinaMitchellAwardApplication.pdf
http://uupinfo.org/communications/awards/forms/2019FayezSamuelAwardApplication.pdf
http://uupinfo.org/communications/awards/forms/BrodRetireeNominationFormFillable2019.pdf
http://uupinfo.org/scholarships/pdf/2019SteveStreetAwardapplication.pdf
I want to thank the Membership Committee for updating the Nina Mitchell Application and Mike Lisi, Karen Matheson and Yvette Gedeon for their work on updating these applications and getting them online in a timely manner. Please feel free to contact Yvette or myself if you have any questions or need help.
In Solidarity,
Tom
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Are You A Member Promo 2018
All,
The attached flier outlines how members can get involved in organizing efforts through NYSUT’s Member Organizing Institute training. And get paid for it!
Members can give to the UUP Scholarship Fund through the SEFA campaign.
The campaign ends Dec. 31, so spread the word and help fund the union’s $3,000 scholarship to deserving SUNY undergraduate and post baccalaureate students!
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UUP: Focused on Families
Below you will find a new flier that outlines the union-negotiated Dependent Scholarship Program.