UUP Oneonta’s Political Action Team supports the statewide organization’s legislative priorities as well as local legislative and political activities.
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Political Action News & Events
- 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 - 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.… Read more: No Kings Actions + Eyes on ICE - National Day of Action in Solidarity with MinneapolisDear Colleagues, I’m sure that you are as concerned as I am regarding the events in Minneapolis and elsewhere over the past several weeks. We are certainly in an era which presents deep dangers to our democracy. Government agents have been given free reign to assault and detain people in our country without cause or justification. Most notably, we have witnessed the murder of an innocent woman by ICE agents who will not be held accountable for their actions. UUP stands for democracy and the rule of law. With these principles under assault, we have joined with other unions in… Read more: National Day of Action in Solidarity with Minneapolis
- Sign Up Today – Learn About Advocacy Day Workshop (1/13 and 1/21)
If you have ever considered raising your voice to advocate for our work, our campuses, our hospitals, and our students, now is the time. Registration is open for UUP’s Advocacy Day in February, and we need as many members to attend as possible. Strong attendance at our Advocacy Days — which we certainly had last session — along with member actions throughout the legislative session demonstrates our union power, which is critically important this year. Join Outreach Committee Co-Chairs Bekkie Bryan and Pamela Malone for Learn About Advocacy, a workshop for all members to learn why advocacy is important, what actions we… Read more: Sign Up Today – Learn About Advocacy Day Workshop (1/13 and 1/21) - Volunteer and Donate to our Stock the Halls Food Drive!
On December 6th, UUP Oneonta is proud to partner with Cooperstown-Oneonta Indivisible to support those who have served our country and others impacted by the federal government shutdown’s lingering impact on food insecurity programs. We encourage all UUP members to join us for the Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 6, to benefit the Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy the spirit of the season, and give back to the neediest. 📅 When: Saturday, December 6📍 Locations & Times: There are three ways you can participate and donate… Make a day of It! Come out to Main… Read more: Volunteer and Donate to our Stock the Halls Food Drive!
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Would you like to be a part of the team that organizes rallies, campaign events for endorsed candidates, letter writing, calls to legislators, and other calls to action? Please reach out to Political Outreach Coordinator Ethan Fox at foxe.uup@pm.me or fill out the form below: