United University Professions
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United University Professions is the nation's largest higher education union, with members at New York state-operated SUNY campuses and teaching hospitals.
Today and every day, we honor and thank our veterans for their service and courage. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today and every day, we honor and thank our veterans for their service and courage. #VeteransDay
UUP, CSEA, NYSUT, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council rallied tonight with local leaders in Syracuse for the release of our union colleagues Alex and Yan, who were detained by ICE on Oct 29.
Read more at: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read more at: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
UUP, CSEA, NYSUT, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council rallied tonight with local leaders in Syracuse for the release of our union colleagues Alex and Yan, who were detained by ICE on Oct 29.
Read more at: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read more at: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Join UUP, CSEA, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council on Monday at 5 pm in Syracuse to rally to bring Alex and Yan home! Join us as we stand together in support of our fellow union members who were recently detained by ICE.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Join UUP, CSEA, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council on Monday at 5 pm in Syracuse to rally to bring Alex and Yan home! Join us as we stand together in support of our fellow union members who were recently detained by ICE.
Join UUP for a series of virtual “Know Your Contract” lunch-and-learn sessions. Each workshop will cover a key aspect of the contract. Workshops begin next week!
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Join UUP for a series of virtual “Know Your Contract” lunch-and-learn sessions. Each workshop will cover a key aspect of the contract. Workshops begin next week!
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Monday, 11/10 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Monday, 11/10 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Statement from United University President Frederick E. Kowal regarding the shooting at SUNY Morrisville yesterday: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Statement from United University President Frederick E. Kowal regarding the shooting at SUNY Morrisville yesterday: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Upstate Medical UUP member Alex Gonzalez and CSEA member Yan Vazquez were detained by ICE agents last week when they arrived for their scheduled immigration hearing.
UUP Upstate Chapter President Mindy Heath has been working with the couple's family.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
UUP Upstate Chapter President Mindy Heath has been working with the couple's family.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
November 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Upstate Medical UUP member Alex Gonzalez and CSEA member Yan Vazquez were detained by ICE agents last week when they arrived for their scheduled immigration hearing.
UUP Upstate Chapter President Mindy Heath has been working with the couple's family.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
UUP Upstate Chapter President Mindy Heath has been working with the couple's family.
Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for meeting with UUP Upstate Medical Chapter President Mindy Heath and the families of our colleagues who were detained by ICE. We appreciate your continued concern and support for the UUP and CSEA members who were detained earlier this week.
November 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for meeting with UUP Upstate Medical Chapter President Mindy Heath and the families of our colleagues who were detained by ICE. We appreciate your continued concern and support for the UUP and CSEA members who were detained earlier this week.
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for standing with UUP for Downstate and for your support of our @sunyofficial.bsky.social campuses and public teaching hospitals across New York State!
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for standing with UUP for Downstate and for your support of our @sunyofficial.bsky.social campuses and public teaching hospitals across New York State!
The UUP DEI Committee is hosting a virtual panel discussion on 10/29 at 1 pm about Indigenous people’s history around New York State entitled “Erasing History and Stealing Futures” – featuring Melissa Parker Leonard, M. Ed, and Jeremy Dennis, MFA.
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The UUP DEI Committee is hosting a virtual panel discussion on 10/29 at 1 pm about Indigenous people’s history around New York State entitled “Erasing History and Stealing Futures” – featuring Melissa Parker Leonard, M. Ed, and Jeremy Dennis, MFA.
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The UUP Contingent Employment Committee is hosting a virtual panel on 10/29 at 5:30 pm to discuss the independent film “Adjunct,” featuring a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Ron Najor.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The UUP Contingent Employment Committee is hosting a virtual panel on 10/29 at 5:30 pm to discuss the independent film “Adjunct,” featuring a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Ron Najor.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Tomorrow, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of peaceful action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Find an event near you at www.nokings.org.
Download UUP signs at drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Find an event near you at www.nokings.org.
Download UUP signs at drive.google.com/drive/folder...
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tomorrow, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of peaceful action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Find an event near you at www.nokings.org.
Download UUP signs at drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Find an event near you at www.nokings.org.
Download UUP signs at drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Join UUP to discuss recent attacks on academic freedom and to review the specific contractual protections that cover UUP employees who teach and engage in research.
Virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 16 and 30.
Visit bit.ly/academicfree... to learn more and register.
Virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 16 and 30.
Visit bit.ly/academicfree... to learn more and register.
October 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join UUP to discuss recent attacks on academic freedom and to review the specific contractual protections that cover UUP employees who teach and engage in research.
Virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 16 and 30.
Visit bit.ly/academicfree... to learn more and register.
Virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 16 and 30.
Visit bit.ly/academicfree... to learn more and register.
Join UUP on Oct. 15 or Oct. 28 for a virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2026 Legislative Agenda.
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Join UUP on Oct. 15 or Oct. 28 for a virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2026 Legislative Agenda.
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
Join UUP member Mike Zweig on October 15 in Brooklyn, NY or via Zoom for a conversation on working class politics in the current moment.
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/mikezweig
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/mikezweig
October 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join UUP member Mike Zweig on October 15 in Brooklyn, NY or via Zoom for a conversation on working class politics in the current moment.
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/mikezweig
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/mikezweig
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on October 7 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on October 7 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
On October 18, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On October 18, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
If you missed the Negotiations Virtual Listening session for your chapter, join a statewide make-up session on Sept. 16, 19 or 22. Join to ask questions and share what you would like to see in a new contract!
Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you missed the Negotiations Virtual Listening session for your chapter, join a statewide make-up session on Sept. 16, 19 or 22. Join to ask questions and share what you would like to see in a new contract!
Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Sept. 16 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: forms.gle/LQorq3RLcNfi...
Register here: forms.gle/LQorq3RLcNfi...
September 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Sept. 16 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: forms.gle/LQorq3RLcNfi...
Register here: forms.gle/LQorq3RLcNfi...
Send a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to support a $10 million increase to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is needed to financially stabilize this vital public institution.
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...
September 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Send a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to support a $10 million increase to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is needed to financially stabilize this vital public institution.
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...
Every year on 9/11, we remember those who lost their lives and honor the courage shown by first responders. We will #neverforget.
September 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Every year on 9/11, we remember those who lost their lives and honor the courage shown by first responders. We will #neverforget.
UUP President Fred Kowal was once again named to City & State magazine’s Labor Power 100 list, recognizing his advocacy on behalf of UUP members and the SUNY campuses and hospitals we work at across the state. Congratulations, Fred!
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
UUP President Fred Kowal was once again named to City & State magazine’s Labor Power 100 list, recognizing his advocacy on behalf of UUP members and the SUNY campuses and hospitals we work at across the state. Congratulations, Fred!
United University Professions expressed major concerns over a SUNY austerity plan for SUNY ESF, a plan that if fully implemented would result in course reductions, funding cuts and a potential 20% reduction in faculty and staff.
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
September 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
United University Professions expressed major concerns over a SUNY austerity plan for SUNY ESF, a plan that if fully implemented would result in course reductions, funding cuts and a potential 20% reduction in faculty and staff.
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Happy Labor Day!
Listen to a Labor Day message from UUP President Fred Kowal here: youtu.be/WlX55GXdsOY
Listen to a Labor Day message from UUP President Fred Kowal here: youtu.be/WlX55GXdsOY
September 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Labor Day!
Listen to a Labor Day message from UUP President Fred Kowal here: youtu.be/WlX55GXdsOY
Listen to a Labor Day message from UUP President Fred Kowal here: youtu.be/WlX55GXdsOY