Quote of the Month

"I not only use all the brains that I have,
but all that I can borrow."
- Woodrow Wilson

Produced by the Communications Department, this ad will begin airing on June 6th, 2009 in the Albany Area.
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The Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) is proud to announce the implementation of NYS-Balance, a new resource and referral service that will be available to eligible executive branch employees beginning May 1, 2009. NYS-Balance is part of our labor-management Work-Life Services offerings. Other Work-Life Services programs include: the Employee Assistance Program, worksite child care centers, pre-retirement planning seminars, the Dependent Care Advantage Account, and the NYS-Ride pre-tax transportation benefit.

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Take Action now to protect working families and UUP Members. Send a letter to your legislator today!

Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is proud to celebrate its 28th season of entertaining friends and families. And is happy to invite you to NYSUT Days. July 17-24, 2009 for just $15.99 per person. That's a savings of over 50% off their regular main gate admission! Be sure to check out Survivor Live or Bob the Builder, Live at Darien Lake.

For a tickets order form please click here or contact your Local UUP Chapter Office for a form.

Who did you miss at the
End of the Year Dinner?
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UUP: UNITED to preserve our UNIVERSITY and to enhance our PROFESSIONS

As America's largest higher education union, United University Professions (UUP) works for you and with you, representing every member with a clear, collective call to improve your personal and professional lives.

From competitive salaries and health benefits to job security, opportunities for advancement and retirement, UUP is here for you. There's strength in numbers and we're more than 34,000 members strong on SUNY's 29 state-operated campuses.

UUP is a unified voice, protecting members rights at the bargaining table and on the job, speaking on behalf of public higher education statewide, nationally and internationally. UUP is the voice of SUNY's academics and professional employees to the SUNY Board of Trustees, SUNY System Administration, the state's elected officials and the public.

UUP NEGOTIATES
UUP is the only organization designated to negotiate a contract with New York state on behalf of SUNY's academic and professional employees. The contract allows UUP to protect your fundamental rights by setting terms and conditions of your employment. Click here to view the contract.

UUP PROVIDES
UUP provides benefits to all bargaining unit members, including a range of attractive programs sponsored by our affiliates, New York State United Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers. Benefits include:

• Dental and vision plan coverage* (Part-timer members not eligible for NYSHIP can purchase these benefits at the group rate)
• Scholarship program*
• Free group life insurance
• Free tuition on a "space available" basis
• Discount products and services from: Apple; AT&T; Bally's Total Fitness; BJ'S Wholesale Club; Enterprise Rent-a-Car; Goodyear; Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; Liberty Mutual; Marabito Fuel; New Jersey Nets; OfficeMax; Sprint; and Verizon Wireless.

*Employee must be eligible for enrollment in the NYS Health Insurance Program.

MEMBERSHIP IN UUP entitles you to:

• Vote on the collective bargaining agreement;
• Attend union meetings;
• Hold union office;
• Elect union leaders on your campus and at the state and national levels;
• Upon separation of service, obtain Associate Membership with NYSUT and be eligible for benefit programs; and
• Maintain membership after retirement and be eligible for benefit programs.

Mark Your Calendar...

June

14 - Flag Day
21 - Father's Day
21 - Summer Begins

July

3 - Chapter Office Closed
4 - Independence Day

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