Plattsburgh UUP, 004 Hawkins Hall, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-564-7887, plattsburgh@uupmail.org
Office Hours: Monday 9-2, Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday 9-1, Friday 9-1
About UUP
United University Professions, UUP, is the nation’s largest higher education union, representing the faculty and professional staff of the SUNY system since 1973, and the leading advocate for public higher education in New York State. UUP’s representation encompasses the 29 comprehensive, technical, specialized and university centers of SUNY.
The main purpose of UUP is to improve the terms and conditions of employment of those it represents. Its mission is to promote mutual assistance and cooperation among the members; to advance education in a democracy and democracy in education; to promote the principle of unity and collective bargaining in higher education; and to defend the civil, professional, and human rights of those it represents. Overall, UUP is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for its members.
UUP fights to:
- successfully thwart plans to downsize SUNY
- protect tenure
- preserve the teaching mission of university hospitals
- convince the state Legislature to fund many new academic and professional positions
- save funds for education.
- lobby for the best possible SUNY budget every year
- Promote legislation addressing the professional needs of those employed at SUNY’s hospitals, technical colleges, libraries, etc.
- Protect employment security
- Enforce workplace safety
- Ensure a sound pension plan
- Provide exceptional dental and optical benefits
- Negotiate important benefits such as health, prescription drug, and disability coverage
- Negotiate grant funds for research, travel, and professional presentations
- Arrange for special study leaves prior to tenure review
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