Dear UUP Oneonta Members: Here are some selected photos from the Week of Union Power – April 28th-May 1, 2025:
“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
Categories
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.
To view the national immigration legal services directory, click here.
To look for May Day actions near you: National Day of Action
To register for AFT’s Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm Earth Week webinar, click here.
Categories
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
Categories
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.
Categories
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
Throughout April, educators, students, campus workers, health care providers, and community members at public and private colleges, universities, and hospitals across the nation will be participating in national days of action to advocate for higher education and health care as public goods, while recognizing campus and health care workers as vital to these systems and essential to the well-being of students, patients, and communities.
There are many ways to take action—press conferences, rallies, tabling, informational picketing, and more. If you’re interested in planning an event for your chapter, rest assured, you won’t be alone! Simply fill out the form below to let us know what kind of event you’d like to organize, and an officer liaison will follow up to coordinate any necessary support:
National Plans:
- Kill the Cuts – On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 workers across the country are standing up and demanding NO cuts to life-saving research, medical care, and education.
- Day of Action for Higher Ed – On Thursday, April 17, 2025 campus workers will hold a day of action at campuses across the country to fight for higher education.
If April 8th or April 17th doesn’t work for your campus, no worries! Choose another day to participate and still be part of the movement.
Find more actions on the UUP Statewide page:
Categories
4/1 – UUP Rapid Response
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, UUP will join the Hands Off! National Day of Action to stand up for democracy, workers, our rights, and our future.
If you are a UUP Delegate, there will be an opportunity to attend the rally right in Albany! More info will be provided. If you are not a Delegate and would like to join us, we look forward to seeing you there as well! More information on the events in Albany and around the state can be found below.
In Albany?
Join the 11 AM – 1 PM rally
Rally location? West Capitol Park (West Capitol Park, State 85, S Swan St, Albany, NY 12210)
Planning to drive in?
Here are parking options near West Capitol Park:
- Empire State Plaza Visitor Garage: Closest & only $5 flat fee. Get there early — it fills up fast.
- The Egg Garage: Across the street, around $15.
- Elk Street Garage: 10-minute walk, about $10.
- Madison Ave Garage: 7–10 min walk, likely free (or $10 if classified as an event).
- East Parking Garage / Albany Capital Center / Grand Street Lot: All 8–15 min walks, $8–$10 or free, depending on location.
Not in Albany?
Find an event near you by clicking HERE.
There is a local rally happening in Oneonta from 12-2pm!
You can find more information and RSVP at the link below:
Categories
Coffee & Colleagues
WHEN: April 9th, 3:00-4:30 PM
WHERE: Milne Library 102A
Come and join your union brothers and sisters for some informal conversation, coffee & snacks included.
Chat about UUP, workplace concerns, benefits, retirement, and whatever else comes to mind!
Categories
April General Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:00-1:00 PM
WHERE: Otsego Grille, Morris Complex
Dear UUP Oneonta Members,
The meeting will feature having an open discussion session focusing on current issues and events.
Lunch provided: Roast Beef, Turkey, or Greek Veg Wraps
Please RSVP to: oneonta@uupmail.org
We hope to see you there!