{"id":2223,"date":"2026-02-11T16:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/?page_id=2223"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:20:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:20:46","slug":"articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/articles\/","title":{"rendered":"UUP Member Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are member written articles, event reports, and op-eds from the UUP Oneonta membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to write something for our website? Email your submission to the Chapter at <a href=\"mailto:oneonta@uupmail.org?subject=Article Submssion from UUP Oneonta Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oneonta@uupmail.org<\/a> or fill out the form below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/W7fTLrPC17iQEwUS6\">Send us your submission \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/uup-susquehanna-river-paddle\/\" aria-label=\"UUP Susquehanna River Paddle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Canoers on the river\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0928-1980x1485.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-id=\"3219\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/uup-susquehanna-river-paddle\/\">UUP Susquehanna River Paddle<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-24T13:30:04-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 24, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">UUP Susquehanna River Paddle-Saturday, September 26, 2026 Annual Paddle Event: UUP Oneonta members and their guests are invited to participate in a Susquehanna River paddle on Saturday, September 26, 2026, launching at 1:00 PM and returning at 3:00 PM. This event is designed to strengthen chapter activism through a solidarity paddle and to deepen our\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/uup-susquehanna-river-paddle\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: UUP Susquehanna River Paddle<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/strong-oneonta-representation-at-the-spring-2026-delegate-assembly\/\" aria-label=\"Strong Oneonta Representation at the Spring 2026 Delegate Assembly\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-30-26-DA-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-30-26-DA-9.jpg 483w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-30-26-DA-9-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" data-id=\"2585\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/strong-oneonta-representation-at-the-spring-2026-delegate-assembly\/\">Strong Oneonta Representation at the Spring 2026 Delegate Assembly<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-30T14:58:46-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 30, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Shirley A. Clark, Oneonta UUP Chapter President The Spring 2026 Delegate Assembly saw a powerful turnout from the Oneonta UUP Chapter, demonstrating our chapter\u2019s ongoing commitment to statewide union governance and member advocacy. Representing Oneonta were: President Shirley Clark, Vice President for Professionals Jessie Simpauco, Secretary William Simons, Acting Treasurer Michael McAvoy, Officer for\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/strong-oneonta-representation-at-the-spring-2026-delegate-assembly\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Strong Oneonta Representation at the Spring 2026 Delegate Assembly<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/oneonta-uup-delegation-in-albany-advocate-for-stronger-investment-in-suny\/\" aria-label=\"Oneonta UUP Delegation in Albany Advocate for Stronger Investment in SUNY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"UUP Oneonta Advocacy Day Representatives: Penina Kamina, Ethan Fox, Jessie Simpauco, Shirley Clark, Anthony Nichols, and Marvin Rodriguez\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x473.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-id=\"2360\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/oneonta-uup-delegation-in-albany-advocate-for-stronger-investment-in-suny\/\">Oneonta UUP Delegation in Albany Advocate for Stronger Investment in SUNY<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-19T15:02:49-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">by Shirley A. ClarkUUP Oneonta ChapterPresident Despite the date shifting to March 17 due to winter storm Hernando, the Oneonta UUP Chapter still turned out to be a strong group of members committed to advocating for investment in SUNY. A dedicated team of SUNY Oneonta faculty and professionals traveled to Albany for Advocacy Day, joining\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/oneonta-uup-delegation-in-albany-advocate-for-stronger-investment-in-suny\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Oneonta UUP Delegation in Albany Advocate for Stronger Investment in SUNY<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/call-me-josh-congressman-riley-in-conversation\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cCall Me Josh\u201d: Congressman Riley in Conversation-Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-713x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Virginia Kennedy and Josh Riley converse in recent meeting.\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-713x1024.jpg 713w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-768x1103.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-1070x1536.jpg 1070w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo-1200x1723.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-25-26-Josh-Riley-and-Virginia-Kennedy-Photo.jpg 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-id=\"2321\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/call-me-josh-congressman-riley-in-conversation\/\">\u201cCall Me Josh\u201d: Congressman Riley in Conversation-Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-25T13:43:42-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta UUP collaboration with the Indivisible movement continues in the campaign to defend an embattled American democracy. Cooperstown-Oneonta Indivisible invited UUP Oneonta representatives to participate in a small group discussion with Congressman Josh Riley (19th NYS Congressional District) on Friday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM.&nbsp; Christ Church (Episcopal), 46\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/call-me-josh-congressman-riley-in-conversation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: \u201cCall Me Josh\u201d: Congressman Riley in Conversation-Bill Simons, Secretary, UUP Oneonta<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/rich-tyler-a-legacy-to-emulate-bill-simons\/\" aria-label=\"Rich Tyler: A Legacy to Emulate\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4-300x194.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-id=\"2284\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/oneonta\/rich-tyler-a-legacy-to-emulate-bill-simons\/\">Rich Tyler: A Legacy to Emulate<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-19T13:38:05-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 19, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">by Bill Simons, Secretary On a cold winter night, Rich left us soon after helping to extricate a driver\u2019s stranded vehicle from the snow. 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