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April & May Chapter Events

April

April 2
UUP Unplugged
1:00 – 2:00 pm || Human Ecology 144 – Martha Pratt Suite
NO RSVP NEEDED!

April 8
Chapter Meeting
Noon – 1:00 pm || Morris Hall – Le Cafe
UUP Statewide President Fred Kowal to give update on Contract Negotiations

April 9
Professionals Luncheon
Noon – 1:00 pm || Morris Hall – Le Cafe
UUP Statewide Vice President for Professionals Carolyn Kube to give update on Professional Survey

May

May 1
May Day (International Workers’ Day) Rally with CSEA Oneonta
IRC Quad

May 13
Chapter Meeting
Noon – 1:00 pm || Morris Hall – Le Cafe

May 17
UUP Oneonta Chapter Picnic
11:00 am – 4:00 pm || College Camp
BBQ Chicken, Corn, Baked Potato, Vegetable Lasagna, and more!
A family-friendly event – bring up to 3 guests.

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The Latest on AI and Our Work: A UUP Virtual Forum

Hello Fellow UUP Members,

Please join us for “The Latest on AI and Our Work: A UUP Virtual Forum.” We’ll hold sessions on March 9 and March 16 for UUP members to hear about major recent developments in AI that impact us. You can register here, and are invited to share the flyer below with UUP colleagues:

A graphic flyer for a UUP virtual forum titled "The Latest on AI and Our Work." The flyer announces two sessions: March 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and March 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It explains that the event will cover new AI job protections for UUP employees secured in Albany, as well as discussions on SUNY's large-scale AI initiatives and how to mitigate related threats. A red-bordered box contains a link for registration: bit.ly/uupaiourwork0326.

All UUP members are welcome to attend.

In solidarity,

Alissa

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No Kings 3.0 Info

This post will be updated with new information regarding the 3rd No Kings rallies as it is released by local organizers.

RSVP for the March 28th No Kings 3.0 rally here:


On March 28, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy. This is a peaceful, people-powered movement calling for a future where every voice is heard, every idea can be expressed, and every individual can live and work with dignity and freedom. Together, we can ensure that our academic institutions and communities remain places of open inquiry, debate, and freedom of thought.

This day is about standing firm for the values that unite us. In a time when diverse ideas and perspectives are increasingly under attack, we stand firm in our belief that the freedom to speak, teach, research and learn without fear of retribution is essential to the integrity of our democracy and our institutions of higher learning.

We invite you to participate by attending an event or amplifying the message online. If you are planning on joining an event – please register with UUP HERE and we will register you with the No Kings location of your choosing. If you have already registered directly with the official No Kings Day event, please also register through this UUP registration link. Registering with UUP will ensure that we can coordinate, share signs, and support one another at these actions.  

If you are speaking at an event and would like talking points, please reach out to UUP Communications Director, Mike Lisi (mlisi@uupmail.org).

Key Tools and Resources:


We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

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Anti-Science, the Environmental Crises and the Crucial Role of ESF

The crucial role SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry plays as a national leader in protecting the environment, conducting climate change research and training the next generation of environmental leaders is the topic of a March 3 virtual panel discussion.

The discussion, titled “Anti-Science, the Environmental Crises and the Crucial Role of ESF,” will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. UUP, the ESF Chapter and the National Wildlife Federation are sponsoring the event, which is free.

UUP President Fred Kowal will moderate the panel discussion. The panelists are:

  • Collin O’Mara: National Wildlife Federation president and chief executive officer
  • Robin Kimmerer: director emeritus, ESF Center for Native Peoples and the Environment; best-selling author; Plant, Baby, Plant founder
  • Rita Hite: American Forest Foundation president & CEO
  • Rick Fedrizzi: U.S. Green Building Council founding chair and former CEO; International WELL Building Institute executive chairman; and ESF Board of Trustees member
  • Dan Vera: ESF student, Mighty Oak Student Assembly president

Registration is required. Click HERE to register:

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Political Action

Fix Tier 6 Resources

Sign the following petition from the NYS AFL-CIO to demand the governor Fix Tier 6!

You can also sign NYSUT’s petition at their Member Action Center below:


NYSUT – Fix Tier 6

NYSUT – All About ERS Tier 6

New York State & Local Retirement System Tier 6 Info

SUNY Optional Retirement Program

ORP Tier Comparisons

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 UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits Webinar-Tuesday, February 10th at Noon

“Benefits Worth Falling For”  UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th at Noon.

Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.

Please use this link to register: 

https://forms.gle/R1fqsVeaCHDtJAa5A

Doreen Bango

Director of Member Benefits/Fund Administrator- UUP

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics March 11th and 25th

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

WednesdayMarch 11, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 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. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, 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 virtual Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability! 

Register now!

Jeri

She / Her / Hers

Jeri O’Bryan-Losee, MA, MS, MSEd

United University Professions

Statewide Secretary-Treasurer

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February & March Chapter Events

Check out and RSVP for our February and March chapter meetings and events below!

February

February Chapter Meeting (Feb 11)
WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12 PM
WHERE: Le Cafe, Morris Complex
RSVP: https://forms.gle/BfQ1hDCEwd84zUms9

LRS Workshop: Maximizing Your Contractual Leave Benefits
WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12 PM
WHERE: Craven Lounge, Morris Complex
RSVP: https://forms.gle/3HfYT4pyASe6cwK77

March

DEI Session: The Gender Divide (Mar 3)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12 PM
WHERE: Craven Lounge, Morris Complex
RSVP: https://forms.gle/477ofny85q1pxjKd9

March Chapter Meeting (Mar 11)
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12 PM
WHERE: Le Cafe, Morris Complex
RSVP: https://forms.gle/M9baygmYG8a7QQoR6

LRS Workshop: Civility in the Workplace (Mar 26)
WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12 PM
WHERE: Le Cafe, Morris Complex
RSVP: https://forms.gle/qTHoQQ2BKRbq9Qee7


To view our full events calendar, head on over to: https://uuphost.org/oneonta/events/

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Political Action

No Kings Actions + Eyes on ICE

Dear Colleagues,

The No Kings Coalition has launched rolling rapid-response trainings leading up to the next nationwide mobilization on March 28th. As a partner, we’re sharing opportunities to plug in immediately. We had a tremendous turnout for the last No Kings Action all across New York. We’re aiming for even more people engaged in the battle to save our democracy.

Additionally, I invite you to join the next Eyes on ICE: Document and Record training on February 5th at 8 PM! This comprehensive training will provide concrete tools to protect our communities and push back against abuse by federal agents. RSVP HERE for link:

As we build toward the March 28th mass mobilization, now is the moment to train, organize, and strengthen our networks. Please share this opportunity widely and encourage others to get involved. Engage your colleagues, family, friends, and neighbors on how to be active in this fight.

We will share more information on how to connect with the March 28th actions through UUP soon. If you have additional actions or coalition resources to share, send them to Mary Becker, UUP Organizing & Outreach Administrative Assistant (mbecker@uupmail.org), and we will help amplify them.

Save the date: March 28. Join the training. Act now.

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UUP 101 Workshops- February 18th and March 18th

Hello all,

We have added an additional “UUP 101” webinar for those who have been unable to attend previous workshops. This workshop will cover UUP’s structure, who we are, who we represent, what we do, and our role in the larger labor movement.

Webinars will now 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

Jeri

She / Her / Hers

[My work day may look different than yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to my emails beyond your work hours.]

Jeri O’Bryan-Losee, MA, MS, MSEd

United University Professions

Statewide Secretary-Treasurer

NYSUT Board of Directors, ED41

AFT PPC Member

jobryan@uupmail.org

www.uupinfo.org