UUP stands with the faculty labor unions at St. John's University. After nearly a year of working without a contract, the campus president announced last week that the two unions will no longer be recognized.
Learn more and show your support here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Have you made your plan to join us on March 4 yet?
Next Wednesday, we'll be taking action across the country to protect our kids, our families, and our communities - and to fight for a better life for all.
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UUP members are ready to bargain!
UUP members at Canton and Buffalo State gathered together to show their UUP pride!
#UUPContract
UUP joined hundreds of students, faculty, and staff yesterday in Albany to rally with legislators for additional funding for SUNY and CUNY!
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@psc-cuny.org @nypirg.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social
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25.02.2026 20:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0UUP President Fred Kowal presented testimony during the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education yesterday. The hearing, along with our advocacy efforts, ensure that UUP’s legislative priorities are at the forefront of decisions being made in Albany.
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Join UUP & @nationalwildlife.bsky.social on March 3 at noon for a panel discussion, "Anti-Science, The Environmental Crises, and the Crucial Role of ESF" to examine the need for transformation in a political climate increasingly hostile to science and public higher ed.
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Last week, UUP Upstate member Alex Ramirez Gonzalez and his husband, CSEA member Yannier Vazquez, were released on bond while their deportation appeals are considered.
Learn more about how you can join us in supporting Alex and Yan: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
The 2026 Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education is happening now.
Watch live at: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub....
UUP President Fred Kowal will be presenting testimony later this afternoon.
SUNY faculty and staff are the foundation of our campuses, educating the next generation entering our workforce. Funding to help attract and retain full-time faculty & professional staff will ensure NY continues to fill the workforce pipeline.
UUP’s Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Sign in to the UUP members-only portal to stay informed on negotiations! Then, share this information with your colleagues and encourage them to sign-in as well! #UUPContract
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"The entire @uupinfo.bsky.social Community is overjoyed by the news that Alex was granted and posted bond and is free once again... UUP will always answer challenges from this Administration that threaten our freedoms"
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Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson fought tirelessly for workers, both at home and around the world. At every turn, he reminded us that the fight for good jobs, living wages, and union rights is inseparable from the fight for justice and equality. May he rest in power.
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Join UUP on March 3 at 12 pm to learn more about an exclusive members-only benefit, Beyond Med!
Learn more and register: bit.ly/uupbeyondmed
SUNY teaching hospitals are a critical resource training the next generation of nurses, doctors and specialists. They are also major employers in their communities and centers for research and innovation.
Learn more about UUP’s Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Join UUP & @nationalwildlife.bsky.social on March 3 at noon for a panel discussion, "Anti-Science, The Environmental Crises, and the Crucial Role of ESF" to examine the need for transformation in a political climate increasingly hostile to science and public higher ed.
aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“It’s the decent thing to do, but also it’s a triumph of law over the horrible tactics being used by the Trump administration in rounding people up,” UUP President Fred Kowal told @syracuse.com.
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We love our UUP members because they stand together to protect what is important to them—our students, patients, and communities.
UUP members stood together to save Downstate Hospital because we love our Downstate community.
#UUPStrong #UnionStrong #BrooklynNeedsDownstate
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NY must meet workforce demands. #FairFunding for SUNY will make certain students can be successful building their careers and lives in NYS.
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Donate to a GoFundMe to help Alex and Yan post bail, pay legal expenses and rebuild their lives after months of detainment: www.gofundme.com/f/welcome-ho...
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Great news: An immigration judge has ruled that Alex Ramirez Gonzalez and Yannier Vazquez can be released on bond.
UUP has been fighting for Alex and Yan since they were first detained and are glad they will soon return home.
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We urge state leaders to include resources to cover debt service and employee fringe benefit costs at SUNY teaching hospitals in the final budget. Protect patient care from federal cuts.
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#FairFunding for SUNY ensures student access to high-quality education while preparing the next gen to enter NY’s workforce.
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UUP, @psc-cuny.org, @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social, & @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social issued a call today for an end to the militarization of US cities and the brutal treatment of immigrants and those peacefully demonstrating against actions by ICE and associated federal agencies.
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Hospitals strengthen communities & save lives. SUNY’s teaching hospitals go above and beyond by delivering critical care and training future providers.
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(next to an image of masked ICE agents) NO KINGS MASS CALL EYES ON ICE: DOCUMENT AND RECORD GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS AS FEDERAL AGENTS TERRORIZE OUR COMMUNITIES. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8PM EST / 5PM PST (No Kings logo)
TODAY: Learn everything you need to know to exercise your constitutional right to monitor ICE and other federal agencies as they terrorize our communities.
The No Kings coalition wants to train as many Americans as possible to participate in ICE watch. Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
We stand with our union siblings @uupinfo.bsky.social, who started negotiations with New York State today. Looking forward to all your wins and supporting you whenever needed! #uupcontract
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UUP members across the state are standing with their Negotiations Team and are ready to bargain! #UUPContract
04.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Go @uupinfo.bsky.social! Congrats on getting an early start on negotiations! The gains you’re seeking on salary & compensation, job security, healthcare, AI, & protection against federal overreach are important for everyone working in higher ed. #Solidarity #1U
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