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YouTube video by United University Professions ESF Panel Highlights - March 3, 2026

Earlier this week, UUP and @nationalwildlife.bsky.social hosted a panel discussion "Anti-Science, The Environmental Crises, and the Crucial Role of ESF." If you missed the event, watch some of the highlights below or watch the full discussion on UUP's YouTube page.

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EOP student retention is higher than the SUNY-wide average and over 78% of EOP students live & work in NYS after graduation. This is the kind of academic success we should all get behind. Albany should increase EOP funding to provide upward mobility to all students. #FairFunding

Join Buffalo State UUP members, students, and allies on Tuesday to rally for a Fair Deal for Buffalo State!

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A pivotal point for American democracy Earlier this month, border czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of all but a small number of immigration officers from Minnesota, presumably sparked by the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pr...

"We believe in the pursuit of truth, inquiry and creativity in all its forms. We believe in science and the knowledge gained through scientific discovery. We believe in democracy. We believe in freedom."
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's latest WAMC commentary at www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

Join us tomorrow at noon! Register below.

A pivotal point for American democracy Earlier this month, border czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of all but a small number of immigration officers from Minnesota, presumably sparked by the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pr...

"Why would anyone take this administration’s word as truth when all it does is lie, deny and tell you what you should believe—even if your eyes tell you otherwise?

We must create the change we seek. We must organize."

@uupinfo.bsky.social President Fred Kowal
www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

FATHER SHANLEY: HANDS OFF ST. JOHN’S FACULTY UNIONS! We are shocked by President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P.’s recent attack on the two faculty labor unions at St. John’s University. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Father Shanley informed faculty via em...

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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Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda at uupinfo.org/legislation/....

UUP 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.

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.

Join UUP on March 3 at 12 pm to learn more about an exclusive members-only benefit, Beyond Med!

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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...

Immigration court allows two Upstate hospital workers free on bond The married couple from Cuba are appealing deportation orders to Ecuador, a country they have never visited.

“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.

www.syracuse.com/news/2026/02...

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

Read more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...

NY must meet workforce demands. #FairFunding for SUNY will make certain students can be successful building their careers and lives in NYS.

Donate to Welcome Home, Alex and Yan! , organized by Ashley Clark To the friends and family of Alex Ramirez Gonzalez and Yannier Vazquez, Thank you for th… Ashley Clark needs your support for Welcome Home, Alex and Yan!

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...

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.

Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...

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.

Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda.

#FairFunding for SUNY ensures student access to high-quality education while preparing the next gen to enter NY’s workforce.

Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...