UUP Cortland Chapter

STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

Contract Negotiations:

 Log in to the UUP Members’ Only page to see our first Negotiations Bulletin. We’ll post regular, detailed reports on progress at the table as well as actions members can take.  Log in yourself, but better yet, talk to your colleagues to make sure everyone has login information. If you are having trouble signing in, please call 518-640-6624.

 We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following date:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:30am – 1:00pm via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  

Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

UUP know your benefits webinar :

“Start the year strong with Union Benefits” UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00pm.

Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Please use the link to register  https://forms.gle/DtkNTS2bRzwsLCvY6

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:

 The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (healthcare/medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on February 24^th for part 1 at 7:00pm and February 26th for part 2 at 7:00pm. You must register online at https://uupinfo.org/calendar   

STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

Contract Negotiation Kickoff Meeting:

•  Register for a virtual town hall on Feb 3 at noon to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team.
• Log in to the UUP Members’ Onlypage to see our first Negotiations Bulletin. We’ll post regular, detailed reports on progress at the table as well as actions members can take.  Log in yourself, but better yet, talk to your colleagues to make sure everyone has login information. If you are having trouble signing on, please call 518-640-6624.

 We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following date:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:30am – 1:00pm via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:  

Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 To join the discussion, please register using the link below.

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Beyond Med Webinar:

Join us to learn more about an exclusive UUP Members only benefit regarding Beyond Med on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm. There will be a chance to win gift cards!

As a UUP member you have discounts on elective and cosmetic services that other health plans leave out.  You have access to a premier network of providers and virtual care or concierge at home available. Services include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss + Rx, Fertility, Massage, Nutrition, wellness devices, holistic medicine and so much more.

Register using this link:   https://forms.gle/gzRrPkyYLXnnvWXDA

STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic.

 UUP 101 – Who is UUP?

The webinar will be held on:
Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Beyond Med Webinar 

Join us to learn more about an exclusive UUP Members only benefit regarding Beyond Med on
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm. There will be a chance to win gift cards!

As a UUP member you have discounts on elective and cosmetic services that other health plans leave out.  You have access to a premier network of providers and virtual care or concierge at home available.

Services include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss + Rx, Fertility, Massage, Nutrition, wellness devices, holistic medicine and so much more.

Register using this link:   https://forms.gle/gzRrPkyYLXnnvWXDA

UUP member event
Union Matters Luncheon
Topic: Chapter Budget and other updates
Thursday, February 5th
11:30am – 1:00pm
Corey Exhibition Lounge

We will be serving lunch so please RSVP Union Matters – Thursday, February 5th – Fill out form
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions, please email the office at cortland@uupmail.org

Monthly Communication Highlights
UUP Cortland Chapter | February 2026                          Website: https://uuphost.org/cortland/

February Schedule of Events: 

Board/Executive Board Meetings:
Monday, February 2, 2025:       L/M Prep
Monday, February 9, 2025:       Members’ Forum & Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 25, 2025:    L/M Meeting

 Union Matters Luncheon: Will take place on Thursday, February 5^th from 11:30am – 1:00pm.  It will be in the Exhibition Lounge in Corey Union. We will be serving lunch so please RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Open Houses: 

Wednesday, February 11^th from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Chapter Office, room 001, Moffett Center.  We will be serving delicious Empanadas, both Chicken and Beef.

Friday, February 20^th from 9:00am to 11:00am in the Chapter Office, room 001, Moffett Center. We will be serving Bagels, Muffins and Orange Juice.

Advocacy Day:

February 24^th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Meet with the members of the NYS Legislature to show support for the 2026 UUP Legislative Agenda.  It will take place in the New York State Capitol, Albany NY.  Please see the flyer on the UUP bulletin board to register or go to the UUP Statewide website.

“The Individual Development Awards”
Featuring Dan Harms, Chair, Campus Professional Development Committee
Casey Avery, Associate Director of Purchasing & Accounts Payable
Noon, Wednesday, January 28th, Corey Fireplace Lounge

Learn how to apply for the IDA grant, and tips and tricks for getting your application through.

If you can’t make it, or if you want to  make sure we get to your question, please write daniel.harms@cortland.edu.

“The Individual Development Awards”

Featuring Dan Harms, Chair, Campus Professional Development Committee

Casey Avery, Associate Director of Purchasing & Accounts Payable

Noon, January 28, Corey Fireplace Lounge

Learn how to apply for the IDA grant, and tips and tricks for getting your application through.

If you can’t make it, or if you want to make sure we get to your question, please write daniel.harms@cortland.edu.