http://www.uuposwego.org Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:30:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Lori Nash Wow, what a Delegate Assembly!  There were six constitutional amendments on the agenda about contingent employees.  Five out of the six were approved, and the one that was not approved was referred to the state-wide Executive Board because we ran out of time.  What are the amendments about?  ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/11/contingent-members-gain-recognition-fall-2011-da/ UUP’s Negotiations Team completed its schedule of October meetings with state negotiators during sessions on October 13, 14, and 26. Topics covered included compensation, health benefits, and other contract articles UUP has opened for discussion. Most sessions focused on detailing UUP members’ needs and identifying outdated contract provisions that hamper ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/11/october-negotiations-wrap-up/ Resolution from the Oswego Chapter of UUP Whereas both Republican and Democratic officeholders and candidates have failed to check excessive corporate power resulting in damage to every aspect of our lives; perverting democracy by depriving the public of real alternatives and damaging care provided to children, the sick and the elderly, ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/10/supporting-the-%e2%80%9coccupy-wall-street%e2%80%9d-movement-for-economic-justice/ There will be a chapter meeting on November 15, 2011 in room 201 Campus Center  at 4:00 PM Phillip Smith, UUP Statewide President, will be available to answer questions regarding contract negotiations. http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/10/uup-oswego-chapter-meeting/ UUP’s Negotiations Team completed preliminary discussions with the State’s negotiators in August and September and is now focused on the details of its contract proposals. UUP’s proposals cover a broad array of issues involving 25 contract articles and seven appendices. The State’s proposals involve compensation, health benefits, duration of a ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/10/the-negotiations-landscape-uup-and-other-state-employee-unions/ UUP will begin contract talks with state officials Aug. 25. UUP's 16-member Negotiations Team will meet with the state to negotiate a new contract to replace the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, which expired July 1, 2011. An official exchange of contract proposals will be among the ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/08/uup-contract-negotiations-set-to-begin/ Inspired by the people’s movement in Wisconsin? Looking for an opportunity to take a stand for the public good and economic justice for all?  The coalition of community groups, unions, and faith-based organizations that organized the solidarity rally at Syracuse China invites you to come together at Dr. King Elementary 416 E Raynor Ave in Syracuse, on 4/4, at 5:30 p.m. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AobXsiA6xg   In ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/03/save-the-dream-rally-at-mlk-school/ UUP Oswego Peace & Justice Committee Community Forum on Blood and Treasure: The Costs of the War in Afghanistan Guest Speakers Include: Dr. Mark Johnson, President of the Fellowship for Reconciliation and Paul Seymour, a veteran who works with returning Afghanistan veterans Thursday, March 31st 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the McCrobie Building 41 Lake Street, Oswego NY 13126 http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/03/peace-justice-committee-community-forum/ Tuesday, 3/15 in Albany and Syracuse  *** FIRST  UUP, along with, NYPIRG, PSC, and SUNY/CUNY student associations  Invite you to  Attend Public Higher Education Day at the Capitol  9-10:30 – Register and light breakfast Westerminster Presbyterian Church 85 Chestnut Street in Albany  10:30-11:15 - Briefing/Speakers  11:30-2:30 Meetings with Legislators  2:30 March to Capitol Steps for Media Event  To arrange transportation, call Michelle Carter at 800-342-4206 ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/03/two-chances-to-make-the-case-for-nys-education-funding/ DEFEND WORKERS' RIGHTS  Thurs. March 3 5:00-6:00pm At the Syracuse China factory 2801 Court Street Stand in solidarity with the Wisconsin workers! Stand up for working people's power, and against budget cuts!  From Wisconsin to New York, it's open season on working and poor people. Collective bargaining rights, pensions, education, health care and basic social services are ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/03/defend-workers-rights/ To view a list of UUP Oswego Chapter Nominees for the upcoming election click here. Be sure to scroll down through the whole document. http://www.uuposwego.org/2011/02/uup-oswego-chapter-nominees/ Do you have ideas and concerns that could be addressed by the new UUP contract? Please use this link to submit your contract concerns form, you can fill it out online here. Your Ad Hoc Advisory Committee representatives will review them and carry them forward to our state-wide meeting on December ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/12/your-uup-contract-concerns-at-suny-oswego/ The UUP negotiations team will be on campus on October 25 at 12:40 in room 205 of the campus center. Please make every effort to attend the meeting. The team will explain the negotiations process as we get ready to negotiate a new contract to replace ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/10/uup-contract-negotiations-team-campus-visit/ UUP's current contract will expire July 1, 2011. Our negotiating team is in the process of making preparations to present our demands at the bargaining table. The most convincing arguments often come from our members' anecdotal stories. Therefore, the negotiations team has prepared a form for you to share your ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/09/uup-contract-negotiation-teams-input-form/ The NYS/UUP contract provides for a 4% general salary increase for employees in salaried and hourly positions who are active or on a paid leave of absence.  Annual salaried employees receive a 4% increase of their 7/1/10 salary rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly, biweekly and fee employees receive a 4% increase ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/07/salary-increase-for-active-salaried-hourly-positions/ The State University Board of Trustees elected to provide employees of the state-operated campuses and System Administration with coverage under two recently enacted retirement incentive programs.   Full article here. http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/07/early-retirement-incentive-programs/ There will be an Oswego Chapter UUP meeting on April 8th at 4:00 PM in room 118 at the Campus Center. The Higher Education Empowerment & Innovation Act will be discussed.  UUP leaders warn that this Act represents a great threat to the futures of all SUNY Employees and to SUNY ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/03/uup-chapter-meeting/       You are required to submit a monthly timesheet for every month that you teach during the academic year.  If your Chair, or Department Secretary, does not supply you with a timesheet, they are in error.  Let them know that you need a timesheet, and if you have any problems, ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/02/part-time-academics-timesheets/ Joint Labor-Management Committee (JLMC ) / Individual Development Awards Program (IDAP) for Spring 2010 application submittal deadline date is March 1, 2010 for project and/or activities from January 1st to July 31st.  IDAP information and forms are available through the Forms heading on this website. Please submit your IDAP packets to ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/02/jlmidap/ New York State United Teachers today said massive cuts proposed for education would force schools to cut teachers and programs, jeopardizing student progress while stalling the state's ability to create jobs and revitalize the economy.   For full ariticle click here.  Additionally, the press release "UUP reacts to Gorvenor's budget: Stop slashing SUNY's ... http://www.uuposwego.org/2010/01/nysut-uup-press-releases-on-proposed-educational-budget-cuts/