United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 13/10/2026UUP is calling for the immediate release of UUP Brockport member German Machado who was taken into custody by ICE agents this morning in front of his Batavia home. Read more and join fellow UUP members on Thursday to show your support for German: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 01814
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Listen to the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, where UUP President Fred Kowal sits down for a conversation with 21st Congressional District candidate @blakegendebien.bsky.social. The Voice Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Learn more: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 010
Reposted by United University ProfessionsDomenic J Licata @djlicata.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Co-presented “‘Growing Your Leadership Team” with Jude Jayatilleke and Danielle Judge at the #UUP Fall Delegate Assembly. What kind of leader do you wish to aspire to be: Relational; Motivational; Inspirational; Transformational? #unionstrong @uupinfo.bsky.social 131
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026On Oct. 17, millions of people nationwide will be participating in No Kings: Vote Early, a day of nonpartisan voter participation. Join an event near you! Visit uupinfo.org/events/ to find an event and download a sign. 010
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026With less than four weeks until Election Day, UUP President Fred Kowal is sharing what you can do to support UUP endorsed candidates. Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... for a list of upcoming events. 011
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Nearly all UUP represented employees who were on payroll as of June 30 will see a 4.5% increase to base salary in today's payroll, retroactive to July 1 (12-month appointments) and Sept. 1 (10-month appointments). Read about the hard-fought union gains: uupinfo.org/contract/ 011
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Read about Banned Books Week events happening at campuses across the state, the importance of continued pushes to get out the vote ahead of the Nov. 3 election, and more in this week's edition of the UUPConnect at icont.ac/51nqE. 020
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The fall issue of The Voice, the UUP membership magazine, is available online and will be in members' mailboxes soon! In this issue, you will find information about the 2026 midterm elections and why your vote matters. Read here: uupinfo.org/voice/fall/F... 011
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Read about the upcoming Oct. 17 No Kings Day, UUP President Fred Kowal's visit to SUNY Plattsburgh, how to get involved ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, and more in last week's edition of the UUPConnect at icont.ac/51mQw. 021
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Join UUP for a Virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness Clinic on September 30 to learn about Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Register here: awa.knack.aft.org/member-mobil... 000
Reposted by United University ProfessionsNew York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026MONDAY: Meet labor's pick for NY-17, Cait Conley. Registration required:nysaflcio.orgMeet the Candidate: Cait Conley for NY-17Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and NYSUT President Melinda Person for a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 17th Congressional District, Cait Conley. We'll... 022
Reposted by United University ProfessionsNew York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026TOMORROW: Meet labor's pick for NY-21, Blake Gendebien. Registration required:nysaflcio.orgMeet the Candidate: Blake Gendebien for NY-21Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento for a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 21st Congressional District, Blake Gendebien. We'll talk about the cost of living,... 022
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Read about the UUP AI webinars happening this week, the new MetLife Dental PPO plan available to UUP members, important research happening across SUNY, and more in last week's edition of the UUPConnect at icont.ac/51mAZ. 022
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026UUP members joined events across the state this weekend to support UUP-endorsed candidates and speak with fellow union members about the importance of the upcoming election. Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to sign up for an upcoming Labor Walk! 010
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026UUP President Fred Kowal joined state labor leaders at @governor.ny.gov’s Annual Labor Appreciation Reception last week, where she signed legislation to protect workers and strengthen unions. Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 010
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join UUP for a virtual forum in which we'll break down the AI protections we won in our newly-ratified contract and in state law, and discuss how they apply to what we are seeing at SUNY. Register here: sites.google.com/view/the-lat... 012
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026There are Labor Walks happening THIS WEEKEND in Glens Falls, White Plains, Farmingville, and Rochester, but additional walks are happening between now and Election Day across the state! Sign up today! 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Election Day is less than 50 days away! Now is the time to get involved! Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to sign up for Labor Walks to support UUP-endorsed candidates. 111
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you ready to vote? Check your voter registration status and register to vote at elections.ny.gov/register-vote 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We remember and honor the lives lost 25 years ago today. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p76... for a video message from UUP President Fred Kowal. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Join UUP for a “UUP 101" workshop on September 16 at 5 pm or October 19 at 11:30 am. Learn more and register at: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Happy Labor Day! This year, UUP members stood united for a fair contract, and together were able to negotiate and ratify a historic agreement. We hope you will join us for a local Labor Day event to celebrate with your colleagues, friends, and families. #UUPStrong #UnionStrong 0106
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Labor Day is Monday! Find a list of upcoming events at uupinfo.org/events/, and reach out to your chapter office for more information about local Labor Day actions. We hope to see you there! 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Now, $43.5 million has been donated by alumni, students’ families, private foundations, corporate supporters and ESF boosters who understand the importance of the campus and want to see it thrive. Read UUP's full release: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Over the last year and a half, UUP members and ESF students have worked to spotlight ESF’s untenable fiscal situation and push for more state funding. 100
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Join UUP at a Labor Day event near you! Find a list of upcoming events at uupinfo.org/events/, and reach out to your chapter office for more information about local Labor Day actions. #UnionStrong #UUPStrong 010
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce active UUP-represented employees will have the option to choose between two dental PPO plans: Delta Dental PPO and MetLife Dental PPO. Register for a webinar to learn about your dental plan options: forms.gle/dCQfxTbcEW8N... 000
Reposted by United University ProfessionsRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 31/07/2026✊ Salary increases ✊ More affordable healthcare ✊ Due process and job security protections ✊ Protections for workers regarding artificial intelligence Congratulations to @uupinfo.bsky.social on their new contract! uupinfo.org/communicatio... 1279
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Join UUP for a Virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness Clinic on August 5 or 24 to learn about Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Register here: awa.knack.aft.org/member-mobil... 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with WGRZ in Buffalo earlier this week about the AI language included in the newly-ratified UUP Contract. Watch here: www.wgrz.com/article/news...wgrz.com 121
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The UUP Contract has been ratified! The contract was approved by 97.7% of eligible voters who cast ballots. Thank you to all who voted. Special thanks to Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and the Negotiations Team for their work on this historic five-year agreement. uupinfo.org/communicatio... 2349
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Reminder: Voting closes at 5 pm TODAY! Learn more: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 021
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Don't forget to vote on UUP’s tentative contract agreement with New York state! Voting ends Monday, July 27 at 5 pm. Learn more at uupinfo.org/communicatio.... 000
Reposted by United University ProfessionsAFT @aft.org · 18/07/2026Redetha Abrahams-Nichols tells us the secret to how we saved SUNY Downstate: Community power, union power, and institutional power all must be working together. “No permanent wins without permanent relationships.” @uupinfo.bsky.social 142
Reposted by United University ProfessionsAFT @aft.org · 17/07/2026From coast to coast, our members are organizing to make a better life for all. That means secure retirements, safe schools for immigrant students, academic freedom, good wages, and more. ✊ @cftunion.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @famiamioh.bsky.social @uupinfo.bsky.social 0136
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action is a national, non-partisan, non-violent weekend of civic action from July 17 to 19, honoring the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and fighting to protect voting rights. Learn more and find an event near you at www.goodtroubleliveson.org. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Listen to the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, where UUP President Fred Kowal talks with Congressmember @reptimkennedy.bsky.social about his work in Washington. Learn more and listen: uupinfo.org/communicatio... 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July! 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Contract Information Sessions are ongoing! Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... to find the full list of Contract Information Sessions and how to register. Then, sign-in to Members-Only uupunion.org/myuup/Member... to learn more about the tentative agreement. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Today is Primary Election Day! Find your poll site here: voterlookup.elections.ny.govvoterlookup.elections.ny.govVoter Search Screen for VoterLookUp 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026UUP joined the @nysaflcio.bsky.social Labor Walk in support of @tomdinapoli.bsky.social on Saturday. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow in the primary election! 012
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Have you read the latest issue of UUP's membership magazine, The Voice? Check it out here: uupinfo.org/voice/spring... This issue went to print before a tentative agreement was reached, but includes articles on contract negotiations and UUP's advocacy work. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Contract Information Sessions began today! Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... to find the full list of Contract Information Sessions and how to register. Then, sign-in to Members-Only uupunion.org/myuup/Member... to learn more about the tentative agreement. 000
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Thank you, Randi and @aft.org for your support and solidarity! #UnionStrong 000
Reposted by United University ProfessionsRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This is fantastic news for SUNY: @uupinfo.bsky.social reached a historic 5 year tentative agreement! This TA will strengthen the SUNY system for students & faculty for years to come and shows the power of collective action in securing a fair contract for a better life. uupinfo.org/communicatio... 1166
Reposted by United University ProfessionsAFT @aft.org · 04/06/2026The recent campaign to save SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn is part of a much longer struggle for its healthcare workers to be treated fairly. @uupinfo.bsky.social member Anthony Holder shares how the fight continues in Spring 2026 AFT Health Care ⤵️ www.aft.org/hc/spring202...aft.orgFired Up and Ready to Fight 074
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026UUP 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/communicatio... 061
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026UUP 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/communicatio... 020
United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026UUP 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. 001