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Tentative contract approved, ratification vote next

WEBThe UUP Negotiations Committee overwhelmingly approved UUP’s tentative agreement with the state for a new four-year contract June 21, an important step that sends the proposal to the UUP membership for a ratification vote. That vote on the tentative agreement—which contains across-the-board raises, increased retention awards based …

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Press Release UUP resoundingly ratifies new four-year contract

WEBMembers of United University Professions, the union that represents more than 37,000 academic and professional faculty at State University of New York (SUNY) state-operated campuses, overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with New York state. The contract was approved by 96.4 percent of eligible voters that cast ballots, one …

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Addressing mental health needs for students

WEBKowal told lawmakers that UUP will also press the Legislature to fully fund a higher education request from last year that sought $15 million to expand mental health services for students with disabilities. Instead, that request was funded at $2 million, of which SUNY got less than $850,000. “This year we must fully fund this request

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Brooklyn Needs Downstate Hospital

WEBSUNY is calling its vision for Downstate a “transformation.”. Nothing could be further from the truth. This ill-conceived plan is poor public policy, which will reduce health care in Brooklyn, undermine the hospital’s central mission and harm the Brooklyn communities it serves. Central Brooklyn’s residents need more quality health care

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UUP slams SUNY plan that would shut down SUNY Downstate

WEBUUP slams SUNY plan that would shut down SUNY Downstate. UUP is responding swiftly and sharply to the shocking news that SUNY’s so-called “transformation” of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hospital is in reality a plan to shut down the 168-year-old hospital. UUP President Fred Kowal said the plan, which hospital workers …

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UUP Benefits FAQ

WEBIf you retired as a UUP member you are eligible to join the UUP Retiree Dental and or Vision plans. Just call 800-342-4206 and ask for the Retiree Coordinator for additional information. 1. UUP Benefits Frequently Asked Questions.

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Highlights of the 2016-2022 Agreement

WEBThe union that makes SUNY work. Printed by Unionized Workers at UUP. Highlights agreement of the include: six-year. • Across-the-board 2 percent, for all members, salary increases each year; of. • Four to address years additional salary-compression on-base money, issues; • Salary contingent minimums faculty; for part-time academic.

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Official Publication of United University Professions The …

WEBTHEVoice Volume 33, Number 10 The VOICE is the official publication of United University Professions (UUP), bargaining agent for the more than 32,000 academic and professional

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UUP slates virtual panel series on SUNY Downstate

WEBUUP is hosting three virtual panel discussions that will focus on SUNY’s plan to close SUNY Downstate University Hospital and the far-reaching implications the teaching hospital’s closure would have on health care services in Brooklyn and the wellbeing of the community. The panelists, who are medical doctors and professors that work at the

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UUP Benefits Important Info

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Benefits Important COVID-19 News regarding Empire Plan

WEBAs a reminder, the Empire Plan Nurseline number is 1-877-769-7447, Option # 5. UUP will keep you posted as any new information regarding the coverage of the COVID-19 virus by the Empire Plan becomes available. Keep apprised on COVID-19 by visiting https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home. Here you can also sign up for email …

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Reopening New York

WEBHigher Education Guidelines This guidance is intended to address all types of in-person higher education institutions, including but not limited to community and junior colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, medical schools, and technical schools.

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UUP Member Services Trust

WEBThe Member Services Trust provides a multitude of services available only to UUP Members. Please call a Benefit Trust Fund Representative at 800-887-3863 if you have any questions.

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Benefits Important COVID-19 News regarding Telemedicine for …

WEBImportant COVID-19 News Regarding Telemedicine for Empire Plan Enrollees. Dear UUP- represented employees, I am happy to report that the telemedicine benefit is now available to enrollees in the Empire Plan, SEHP, and the Excelsior Plan. The Department of Civil Service has posted the message below on NYSHIP Online.

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Q & A Job Security Rights Related to the SUNY Fiscal Crisis

WEB2 wide or at such level of organization of the University as a college, department, unit, program or such other level of organization of the University as the chancellor, or designee, deems appropriate.

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Flex Spending FAST Accounts FACTS

WEBThe Flex Spending Account (FSA) is a negotiated program that helps NY state employees save money on their taxes. The program offers four benefits—the Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount), the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount), the Adoption Advantage Account and NYS-Ride —that allow you to pay for your health …

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INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DURING THE …

WEB2 • Residential living: Residential living plans should include protocols for capacity limits, enhanced cleaning and disinfection, appropriate social distancing, use of acceptable face coverings in common areas, restrictions on non-essential gatherings and activities, limited access by students to other

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Reopening New York

WEBHigher education institutions must develop and submit a plan for reopening and operating for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Dependent Care Advantage Account Health Care Spending …

WEBThe Flex Spending Account (FSA) is a state employee benefit that saves you money by allowing you to pay for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars. Under this program, you can choose either or both benefits: The Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) currently lets you set aside any amount from $100 up to $2,600 for the 2018 tax year to pay for …

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