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UUP 101 Workshops

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, October 15 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday, December 10 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Jeri O’Bryan-Losee

She / Her / Hers

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Virtual Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics – November 5th and 19th

Subject: Need Help Managing Your Student Loan Debt? 

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:

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 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 O’Bryan-Losee, MA, MS, MSEd

United University Professions

Statewide Secretary-Treasurer

NYSUT Board of Directors, ED41

AFT PPC Member

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Events

Pre-Retirement Workshops-October 14 and 16th

Dear Chapter Leadership and Members:

UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for October 14th and October 16, 2025. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare.

The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover union benefits (dental & vision)

You may take these workshops as many times as you like as the information is rather complex especially with Medicare and feel free to have your spouse/partner attend with you.  Also, you can take these two workshops in any order as they don’t depend on each other. For this and other UUP programing information go to the UUP Events Calendar  https://uupinfo.org/calendar/

You will need to register for the workshops, and a Zoom link is sent the day before the workshop to the email address that you register under.

We do not record these workshops because of privacy concerns and because the information does change, and we want to make sure you have the most current information.

To register for the October pre-retirement workshop’s, use this link:   https://forms.gle/imhB5frCA1WPMabdA

In Solidarity,

Patrick Romain

UUP Membership Development Officer

518-640-6639

promain@uupmail.org

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Featured Events

2025 Fall UUP Legislative Town Halls

Flyer for UUP Legislative Town Halls, hosted virtually on Zoom on October 15 and 28

Dear Colleagues,

I’m writing to invite you to join our virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. 

There will be two opportunities to join: Wednesday, October 15th at 6 pm and Tuesday, October 28th at noon. To sign up, please click here.

UUP 2025 Legislative Virtual Town Halls »

If you’re not able to attend but would like to submit your legislative proposals – click here. 

2026 Legislative Proposal Submission Form »

Please also save the date for UUP’s Advocacy Day being held on February 24, 2026:

Advocacy Day Save the DateDownload »
Register for the 2026 uup Advocacy Day »

I encourage you to be active, participate in our advocacy efforts, and add your voice to the cause of our union. Your ideas and suggestions are critical for us to create a comprehensive agenda to take to the State Capitol.

In Solidarity,

Fred

Frederick E. Kowal, PhD
President
United University Professions

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Events

UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits Webinar- Tues Oct 7, 2025, at Noon

“What’s Brewing with Benefits”  UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 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/UysbfEzjHohF6Hsh9

Doreen Bango

Director of Member Benefits/Fund Administrator

518-640-6610

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UUP 101 Webinars – Oct. 15th & Nov. 12th

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, October 15 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.

https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

Register here »

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

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Student Debt Workshops October 1 and October 22

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:

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 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!

Register now »
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Featured Events

September/October Chapter Events

Flyer outlining dates and speakers for upcoming chapter events for September and October.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Labor Relations Specialist Workshop: Problem Solving in the Unionized Workplace: Gripes, Grievances, and Everything In-Between
with NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Chris Sielaff
12:00 PM — Morris Hall, Le Cafe
Lunch: Fajita Bar

RSVP HERE »

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

DEI Seminar: A Restorative Justice Approach to Immigration
12:00 PM — Morris Hall, Le Cafe
Lunch: Taco Bar

RSVP HERE »

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Labor Relations Specialist Workshop: Getting to Tenure
with NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Chris Sielaff
9 AM — Morris Hall, Le Cafe
Breakfast: Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Fresh Fruit

RSVP HERE »

The next chapter meetings are on SEPTEMBER 10 and OCTOBER 8 in Morris Hall, Le Cafe. Chapter Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Lunch provided.

For the full schedule of chapter meetings, visit the links below:

Fall 2025 Chapter general Meetings »
Chapter Events & Calendar »
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Know Your Benefits Webinar – Sept. 16th

September 16th 2025 - New Semester Know Your Benefits Workshop graphic

UUP’s Benefits Department hosts monthly “Know Your Benefits” webinars for UUP members and all UUP-represented employees.

The forums provide information about benefits that SUNY employees receive, which are negotiated by UUP, as well as UUP membership and voluntary benefits associated with being a member.

The next webinar, titled “New Semester Know Your Benefits,” is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Click HERE to register for the webinar.

Know Your Benefits Webinar registration »
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Rapid Response

Phonebank to Protect Science Funding – Sept. 5th

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Dear UUP Rapid Responders,

Join our fellow higher ed unionists as we demand that Congress preserve funding for scientific research in the upcoming Federal budget. See all of the details below!

Register to join a national phonebank to protect science funding on September 5th!

Register here »

We have had major successes fighting back against the federal government’s attacks on science and higher education together with academic workers across the country. But our fight is not over. The Trump Administration has proposed devastating cuts to NIH funding, and we have a critical window in which to act before the 2026 federal budget gets approved. 

In order to prevent any cuts to scientific research, we are continuing to leverage the nationwide movement we’ve built to pressure officials in both political parties. Our ability to win more depends on showing our elected officials that we are all united in the fight to save science. The more of us who participate, the stronger our message will be.

On September 5, at 12pm PT/3pm ET, higher ed workers across the country will call representatives in Congress to demand NO CUTS to science funding in the federal budget. Fill out this form to join the phonebank.

Register now »

In Solidarity, 

Andrew Little

President, UAW 4100