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Know Your Rights – Immigration

If you are stopped in the airport, on campus, or in the community by immigration enforcement and need assistance, know your rights!

Guidance from UUP Statewide

“As word circulates around the country about threats by the federal government against international students and faculty on U.S. campuses, it’s good to be prepared and to know how to respond if you encounter federal immigration officials, or if you are asked by a student or colleague on how to respond. See the links below for valuable information. If ICE agents appear on your campus: Call campus security.”

Guidance from AFT

Defending Our Campuses »

Guidance from New York State

Visit: https://dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights

NYS Office of New Americans – Know Your RightsDownload »
NYS ONA Know Your Rights »

Rights of Green Card Holders in the U.S.

Click here »

https://www.visaverge.com/greencard/what-rights-do-green-card-holders-and-foreign-students-have-in-the-u-s/

Searchable Directory of Immigration Lawyers

Click Here »

https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory

Know Your Rights at U.S. Airports and Ports of Entry

Enforcement at the Airport
American Civil Liberties Union »

What Are My Rights As An Immigrant Worker?

What Are My Rights as an Immigrant Worker?

Further Resources

Defending Our Campuses »
New York Immigration Coalition »
Make The Road New York »
Immigrant Legal Resource Center »
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Spring Picnic Photos – Sunday, May 18, 2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s picnic! A great time was had by all. See below for some pictures of the festivities and proceedings:

UUP Oneonta President Shirley Clark displays Certificates of Recognition for Mark Ferrara, VPA and Gary Wickham, Officer for Contingents- for their outstanding service to the Oneonta UUP Chapter. May 18, 2025
The membership was very attentive during the meeting at the start of the spring picnic.
Shirley presents her thoughts at the conclusion of this school year.
Happy Picnickers: Jeri Anne Jerminario, Katie and Dennis Higgins and daughter enjoy the camaraderie at the 2025 Spring Picnic.
Chapter President Shirley Clark, standing. Pam Tausta and Yolanda Sharpe, seated. Patrick Romain- Statewide UUP- seated- facing towards Shirley.
Enjoying the fire: seated- left to right: Anthony Nichols, Jessie Simpauco, Michael McAvoy, and Rich Tyler
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Events

Collette Travel Webinar Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12:00 pm

UUP presents Collette Travel.  Join the webinar to learn more about our exciting travel discount for UUP members.
Collette offers inspiring itineraries/expert guides to help you experience amazing destinations, marvel at must see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels, and connect with new and captivating cultures.
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12:00pm. You may register using this link:

 https://forms.gle/qNcttw4QQHzfGwcL6

Thank you,
Doreen
Doreen Bango
Director of Member Benefits/Fund Administrator
518-640-6610
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Student Debt Loan Workshops for May and June

Attend the next UUP Virtual Student Debt Clinic! New dates are:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM via Zoom
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom
A clinic will be held on 5/21/25 at 2:00 PM. Members may use the link below to register for the 2:00 PM session or a different date if desired.

To Register, please use the link below:

http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP

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Photos From the Week of Union Power – April 28th-May 1st, 2025

Digital Camera

Dear UUP Oneonta Members: Here are some selected photos from the Week of Union Power – April 28th-May 1, 2025:

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Benefits are Blooming! Webinar on May 20th at Noon

“Benefits Are Blooming”  UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm.

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

Please use the link to register: https://forms.gle/8wytnK2BSkHGP9DG7

Doreen Bango

Director of Member Benefits/Fund Administrator

518-640-6610

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4/22 – Member Alert

UUP has received reports of non-U.S. citizen members being interrogated by Customs Enforcement about their academic research.

Please see the following flyer from UUP Statewide and Know Your Rights guidance from our affiliate union AFT.

Member Alert – 4/22Download »
AFT Know Your Rights GuidanceDownload »

To view the national immigration legal services directory, click here.

Immigration Legal Services Directory »

To look for May Day actions near you: National Day of Action

May Day Actions »

To register for AFT’s Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm Earth Week webinar, click here.

APr. 24th AFT Earth Week Webinar »
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Featured Events

May Events

Tuesday, May 6th

Workload for Professionals
with Chris Sielaff and Carolyn Kube
-professionals only-

12-1pm – Le Cafe – Morris Complex
Lunch: Taco Bar

Please RSVP to oneonta@uupmail.org by Monday, April 28th at 12pm Noon

Wednesday, May 7th

Monthly Chapter Meeting

12-1pm – Otsego Grille – Morris Complex
Lunch: Pizza + Salad

Please RSVP to oneonta@uupmail.org by Monday, April 28th at 12pm Noon

Sunday, May 18th

Spring Picnic at College Camp

11 AM – 4 PM – College Camp
Lunch served at 1 PM
No deposit this year

RSVP to oneonta@uupmail.org required by Thursday, May 8th at 12pm Noon

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UUP Waiver of Holiday Compensation

Between April 1, 2025 and May 15, 2025, employees eligible to receive holiday compensation may choose between earning holiday pay for time worked or compensatory leave credits instead of pay. No action is required if employees want to stay with their current option. The waiver covers Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s only. Complete the Waiver of Compensatory Time for Holiday Work Form and submit it by May 15, 2025 to payroll@oneonta.edu or 214 Netzer Administration Building. Additional information available on the bulletin website.

Waiver Form »
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Events

April Week of Labor Power

This special Week of Labor Power will kick off on April 28th with a warm welcome from our UUP President Fred Kowal, who will discuss where we are as a Union in these challenging times.

Throughout the week, we have an array of engaging and fun activities planned. One highlight will be our participation in the Oneonta Baseball game on April 29th at 4:00 PM, where we’ll be serving hamburgers and hotdogs. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to come together
and enjoy some community spirit.

This is our chance to demonstrate strong solidarity and show our unwavering support for all Oneonta workers. Let’s make this week a memorable and impactful one!

Please send any questions you have about the following events to Teresa DeSantis, UUP Oneonta Chapter Assistant, at: oneonta@uupmail.org

Monday, April 28

12:00-1:00PM — Navigating the Challenges Facing Higher Education
with UUP President Fred Kowal
Le Cafe, Morris Hall

4:00-6:00PM Union: The Movie screening
Red Dragon Theatre, Hunt Union

Tuesday, April 29

11:30AM-12:45PM — Academic Freedom Workshop
with NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Chris Sielaff
Waterfront Cafe, Hunt Union

3:45PM — UUP Supports The Red Dragons!
SUNY Oneonta v. John Jay baseball game
Red Dragon Field

Wednesday, April 30

12:30-2:00PM — Art & Labor brown bag lunch
Galleries at SUNY Oneonta (106 Fine Arts)

Thursday, May 1

12:00-1:00PM — Professionals Lunch
with UUP Vice President for Professionals Carolyn Kube
Le Cafe, Morris Hall

3:30-4:30PM — Rally for Labor at SUNY Oneonta with CSEA
IRC Quad A

RSVP HERE »