Grant Funded Program to Recruit Teachers in the North Country.
SUNY Plattsburgh teacher educators Alison Puliatte, Emily Hoeh and Michelle Bonati are featured in this article from NYSUT for the grant funded program to recruit future teachers in the north country.
https://www.nysut.org/news/nysut-united/issues/2022/july/grow-your-own?fbclid=IwAR2SdLWhsjyzWKGEhyNORWhtqKeTHh120w6LNLNx7BrFTZDWvOWA7aba4CU
Virtual Student Debt Clinics
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
Pre-Retirement Workshops
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Health Care/Medicare, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday, June 16, 2022, Union Benefits (dental/vision), 12:00pm-1:00pm
Register here.
Virtual Student Debt Clinics
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 11:30am-1:00pm
Register here.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Register here.
From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
Virtual Student Debt Clinics
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Event
The 1911 Triangle Factory Fire was a pivotal event in US history and a catalyst in labor’s struggle to achieve fair wages, dignity at work and safe working conditions. Outrage at the deaths of 146 mostly young, female immigrants inspired the union movement and helped to institute worker protections and fire safety laws. More than a century later, it is crucial that we continue to stand together to protect the hard-fought gains of the labor movement and to expand protections to include all workers, all the while honoring those who have struggled before us and far too often gave their lives in those struggles.
The Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition is an organization that commemorates the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire every year. This year, they will meet virtually on March 25th at 5:30 pm, with a program that will include music, poetry and video presentations. The event is free and open to everyone. Please visit www.rememberthetrianglefire.org to sign up for the event. It will be memorable and inspiring.
Rally for a Future That Heals
Call out to our Members to attend our ‘Rally for a Future That Heals‘
Friday May 4th at Noon in the Amite Plaza!
Come to the Rally and hear speakers from our Chapter and our statewide President Fred Kowal urge our legislators to support and adopt our HEALS Legislative Agenda. Heals is a multi-point plan to support initiatives for SUNY in Health, Education, Accessibility, Leadership and Sustainability in this year’s budget! Turnout is IMPORTANT if we are to be heard as we join our UUP Family from across the state in our UUP Week of Action. Bring your colleagues, Bring your Friends, Bring your Family and Bring your Students! I know I will see you there!
Since 2007, SUNY has lost more than $7 billion that would have been used for hiring faculty, research, and counseling to benefit our students. We must begin to right this wrong with an additional $250 million investment in SUNY this year. #NYHEALS @uupinfo
Across our state, SUNY is the center of regional economic and educational activity, moving us towards a better future. This year, the state must invest an additional $100 million in new direct operating aid to SUNY state-operated campuses. #NYHEALS @uupinfo
SUNY’s teaching hospitals train thousands of physicians and healthcare professionals while providing care to all residents in the community, regardless of ability to pay. They must be fully funded! #NYHEALS @uupinfo
UUP workers at our public teaching hospitals have been on the frontlines since the start of the pandemic risking their health and the health of their families! Every frontline health care worker must be eligible for essential healthcare worker bonuses! #NYHEALS @uupinfo
SUNY hospitals are the only state agency required to pay salaries, fringe benefits & debt service, all while caring for patients regardless of their ability to pay. Ensure their continued success with $87 million in mission funding & $68.8 million in debt relief! #NYHEALS
#NYHEALS is a plan that fights for access to high quality healthcare and to make SUNY a dynamic vehicle for economic, social, and environmental change. Learn more about @uupinfo’s proposal at https://uupinfo.org/legislation/pdf/UUP22StateLegAgenda.pdf
#NYHEALS is a plan to meet the many challenges of 2022 and beyond. Learn more about @uupinfo’s proposal at https://uupinfo.org/legislation/pdf/UUP22StateLegAgenda.pdf
#NYHEALS is a plan for a cleaner, fairer, more just community for all New Yorkers. Learn more about @uupinfo’s proposal at https://uupinfo.org/legislation/pdf/UUP22StateLegAgenda.pdf
Student Debt Clinics
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
UUP Black History Month Events
We are excited to share that two more events, coordinated by our Statewide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in celebration of Black History Month, have been finalized.
WHY BLACK AMERICA SHOULD GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19
Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 15 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom – Registration
Purpose: This event will be focused on a discussion about how COVID-19 is hurting all communities but not equally and bringing to light the various barriers that cause vaccine hesitancy and access. Panelists will offer insight on what every participant should know about COVID-19 vaccine inequity; why there is vaccine hesitancy amongst people of color; how to address that hesitancy; and why everyone should get vaccinated. They will also share information on other factors that have played a role in determining vaccination rates and what needs to be done to ensure the health and safety of all communities across New York State.
Speakers:
Dr. Camille Clare & Dr. Gregory Threatte
HEALTH, ECONOMIC, & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 22 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom – Registration
Purpose: A discussion of key issues related to health, economic, and environmental justice, and how these issues disproportionately impact communities of color. Panelists will also share ways of getting involved in efforts to improve environmental, physical, mental, and overall community health outcomes. Panel members will discuss their work toward racial equity, barriers that have been overcome, and new challenges that have arisen. This panel will share their work and experience in fighting racial inequity for a healthy community.
Speakers:
Dr. Henry Taylor, Pastor George Nicholas, and Dr. Lemir Teron
Pre-Retirement Workshop
We still have some open spots for this month’s Pre-Retirement Workshop, and we ask that you let your colleagues know that this month’s workshop will take place on Tuesday February 8th 12-1pm, (Part 1 will cover Healthcare /Medicare) and Thursday February 10th 12-1pm, (Part 2 will cover Union benefits dental/vision). We split the workshop over two days so we could cover the topics in an hour as there is much information to digest. Part 1 deals with Medicare and trading in sick days to pay for health insurance and Part 2 deals with the available benefits such as Vision and Dental care that staying a member of the union provides. The Chair of the Retiree Membership Committee Charlie McAteer usually attends this union benefit session and will give you information on maintaining membership when you retiree and why it is important. You may take these workshops as many times as you like as the information is rather complex especially with Medicare. Also you can take these two workshops in any order as they don’t depend on each other. These Workshops have been very popular over the past year and we have had over 2,000 members attend and I encourage every member to attend, even new members so you understand the great benefits we have negotiated for you over the past 45+ years. Walter Apple does a great job at running these workshops and is able to answer individual members questions. We do not record these workshops because of privacy concerns and because the information does change and we want to make sure you have the most current instructions.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
To register for the workshop use the below link and Lisa McNeil will get you the info you need to join (usually the day before):
https://forms.gle/ZAKhe1VdGsFDremJ8
UUP Celebrates Black History Month
A message from UUP President, Fred Kowal:
As you know, February is Black History Month. Given our union’s long tradition of fighting for racial justice, and given the readily apparent need for our society to have a deep conversation about race and the long history of violent racism targeting people of color in our nation, UUP is taking up the important work of celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans to our nation. At UUP, we are committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive system for all, as exemplified by the work of so many of us over the decades.
Our Statewide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has put together a fascinating series of events to participate in and resources for all to explore. We encourage you and your colleagues to attend these dynamic and meaningful virtual events and we hope that you will take the opportunity to utilize the material to help further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity, and how this impacts your colleagues and students.
We will kick off our series of events with a virtual panel, UUP Celebrates Black History, on Wednesday, February 9, 12 PM – 1PM. During this panel presentation you will hear from several speakers including New York State AFL-CIO, Secretary-Treasurer Rev. Terrence L. Melvin; UUP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statewide Committee Co-Chairs, Darleyne Mayers & Patrick Roman; and UUP SUNY New Paltz Member, Anthony Dandridge.
See attached flyer and click here to register in advance for the event.
Also join us in the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. This challenge and resources were developed by Seema G. Pothini, the Minnesota chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (MN-NAME), Eddie Moore Jr. and Marguerite Penick-Parks. This program helps to shine a light on systemic inequities in education but also provides some general awareness for your own personal development.
If your chapter has planned events to celebrate Black History Month, please tag UUP on social media @uupinfo, and we invite you to follow our Black History Month events on social media via Facebook and Twitter. More information will be shared about additional events soon.
If you have questions about upcoming events, please reach out to Danielle N Judge-Freeman, Assistant Director of Social Justice & Mobilization: djudge@uupmail.org.
I look forward to seeing you at the first virtual event and to working with all of you in continuing the important work of racial justice.
Student Debt Clinics
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via webinar.
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!
Student Debt Clinics
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via webinar.
Wednesday, January 19, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via webinar.
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
Register now!