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From attendance issues to staffing shortages, panelists at the Nov. 9, 2018 UUP Fredonia Chapter forum discussed the challenges that Chautauqua County educators are facing.  The eight panelists who met at SUNY Fredonia explored these issues and also discussed ways in which they are currently being addressed or could be addressed in the future.  The Observer…

Know Your Contract Workshop was held at SUNY Fredonia.  The question and answer workshop was attended by 84 Fredonia UUP members.  Presenters were Fred Kowal, Jamie Dangler, Philippe Abraham, and Tara Singer-Blumberg. Here are some questions from Workshop: Q: What is used to calculate Dependent Care Advantage/Flexible Spending Accounts? A: Base salary (available to all…

Candidate Statements are Available Here: President and Delegate: Ziya Arnavut Darrin Rogers Christopher Taverna   Vice President for Academics and Delegate: Darrin Rogers Cynthia Smith   Vice President for Professionals and Delegate: Melissa (Sidor) Hooper   Grievance Chair Academic: Reneta Barneva   Grievance Chair Professional: Janet Mayer   Officer for Retirees: Joy Bilharz    

Congratulations to our winners for the June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2027 term! The Official 2025 Fredonia Chapter Election Report

LEGISLATORS FORECAST DIFFICULT FIGHT FOR STATE FUNDING In a year when New York is expected to have a small budget surplus, public colleges and universities may see a small increase in their state funding. But it’s unlikely that any SUNY campus will see a significant restoration of the nearly $2 billions in state budget cuts…

United University Professions produces two official magazine publications; The Voice (print and online), and The Echo (online only). In these publications, you will find union news, member features and spotlights, benefits information, and other pertinent stories written for members. https://uupinfo.org/communications/publications/