John Marino, Statewide Vice President for Professionals and Jack Procita, Labor Relations Specialist will be on campus.

Wednesday, May 26th • Noon • 105 Marshall Hall

John Marino and Jack Procita will be on campus next week to talk about the many facets of SUNY employment for professionals.

Please RSVP by Friday, May21 so that we can be certain to have sufficient space and food for all participants.

RSVP Caroline Bailey.

Kahn’s decision came as a relief to labor unions.

Reason: A 20% pay cut could cause “irreparable harm,” according to Kahn, who scheduled a hearing on the matter for May 26.

To prevent a government shutdown, the New York State Legislature backed Gov. David Paterson’s (D) plan to furlough 100,000 state workers — but a judge has said “not so fast.”

Governor has announced plans to move forward with a furlough plan in the upcoming Emergency Spending Bill, due May 10.

It is expected the Legislature and Assembly will go ahead and pass the Bill.

The Governor has announced plans to move forward with a furlough plan in the upcoming Emergency Spending Bill, due May 10.  It is expected the Legislature and Assembly will go ahead and pass the Bill.

The furloughs will affect ALL state employees except "Management/Confidential employees or employees who are 100 percent federally funded."  

If passed, the furloughs will go into effect beginning May 17 and may continue until a state budget is in place. Paychecks will be reduced by 20% per week, beginning in the pay period the reduced work occurred.

If you are directed by management that you are on furlough, UUP recommends you comply with this order. If you are not directed to stay home, you should report to work.

When this Furlough Plan is enacted, UUP will respond with the full arsenal of Contract Grievances, Improper Practice Charges, and Legal Filings that are available to us in state and federal venues.