United University Professions is the nation's largest higher education union, with members at New York state-operated SUNY campuses and teaching hospitals.
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Have you read the latest issue of UUP's membership magazine, The Voice? Check it out here: uupinfo.org/voice/spring/202…
This issue went to print before a tentative agreement was reached, but includes articles on contract negotiations and UUP's advocacy work.
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Contract Information Sessions began today!
Visit uupinfo.org/communications/u… to find the full list of Contract Information Sessions and how to register.
Then, sign-in to Members-Only uupunion.org/myuup/MembersOn… to learn more about the tentative agreement.
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UUP has negotiated a tentative agreement with the State of New York!
More details will be available on the Members-Only webpage after the Negotiations Committee votes to send the tentative agreement to the members for a ratification vote.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communications/u…
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UUP President Fred Kowal, Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O'Bryan-Losee, MDO Patrick Romain and 8 Executive Board members were reelected or elected at the Spring 2026 Delegate Assembly. Newly elected Exec. Board members begin their terms today.
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communications/r…
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To our @uupinfo family: we're standing with you every step of the way.
As you continue with contract negotiations, know that educators, healthcare professionals, and union members across New York have your back. Your work strengthens our campuses, our students, and our communities.
We've got your back, UUP. 💙✊
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UUP members are standing together for a strong, on-time #UUPContract.
Reminder: In order to vote on the contract, you must be a UUP member by the time a tentative agreement is reached. Visit uupinfo.org/join to join UUP today.
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UUP members joined hundreds of fellow volunteers last week at service events across Buffalo to honor the lives lost in the mass shooting four years ago at a Tops grocery store.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communications/u…
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The Spring 2026 issue of AFT's Health Care spotlights UUP’s fight to save SUNY Downstate Hospital.
UUP President Fred Kowal, Downstate Chapter President Redetha Abrahams-Nichols and fellow union leaders talk about the 15-year fight to save the hospital.
aft.org/hc/spring2026/abraha…
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Join UUP and Dr. Sergey Berenshteyn from Adirondack Orthodontics on Monday at noon to learn more about braces and Invisalign benefits for UUP members.
Sign-up at: forms.gle/MjJME4PfkFVbkmwf9
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Join UUP President Fred Kowal and Chief Contract Negotiator Bret Benjamin on Tuesday at noon for an update on contract negotiations and how UUP members can help get us the contract we deserve.
Register at: bit.ly/ContractUpdate26
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Happy May Day! UUP members are joining together, at chapter-organized events and larger community events across the state, to stand together for a strong, on-time #UUPContract!
Events will continue throughout the month! Visit uupinfo.org/events/calendar/ for more information.
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UUP members are standing together for a strong #UUPContract!
This Friday is May Day, which is a great day to join with fellow members to show your support for an on-time contract.
Find and sign up for an event near you: uupinfo.org/events/
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UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin gives an update on contract negotiations and thanks the Negotiations Team for their ongoing work. #UUPDA
Find ways you can take action for a strong on-time contract at uupinfo.org/negotiations/. #UUPContract
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UUP Secretary Treasurer Jeri O'Bryan-Losee reports that UUP members have had over $16 million of student debt forgiven as a result of UUP Student Debt Clinics. #UUPDA #UUPStrong
Find upcoming dates at: uupinfo.org/calendar/
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