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Union activist, librarian, gamer. Posts made here represent my views alone.
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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.
Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda.
Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda.
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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.
Visit uupinfo.org/legislation/... to learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda.
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#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/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
#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/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
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70% of SUNY graduates stay in NY. These students support our local communities while at college and continue to contribute to the state’s economy after graduation. We urge lawmakers to fully fund SUNY.
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
70% of SUNY graduates stay in NY. These students support our local communities while at college and continue to contribute to the state’s economy after graduation. We urge lawmakers to fully fund SUNY.
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
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Join @aft.org tomorrow at 6 pm for a webinar to examine the current state of immigration enforcement, the implications of these policy shifts, and what they mean in practice for educators, healthcare workers, students and families.
Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/520923...
Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/520923...
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Join @aft.org tomorrow at 6 pm for a webinar to examine the current state of immigration enforcement, the implications of these policy shifts, and what they mean in practice for educators, healthcare workers, students and families.
Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/520923...
Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/520923...
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Join the upcoming press conference and rally opposing the proposed ICE detention facility in the Village of Chester. Community leaders, elected officials, and Orange County residents will be speaking out to raise public awareness and opposition to this project.
January 27, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Join the upcoming press conference and rally opposing the proposed ICE detention facility in the Village of Chester. Community leaders, elected officials, and Orange County residents will be speaking out to raise public awareness and opposition to this project.
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ICE OUT rallies will be happening across the state tomorrow to peacefully oppose ICE and stand proudly with the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota.
Find information about event locations, signs, and more here: uupinfo.org/events/
Find information about event locations, signs, and more here: uupinfo.org/events/
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
ICE OUT rallies will be happening across the state tomorrow to peacefully oppose ICE and stand proudly with the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota.
Find information about event locations, signs, and more here: uupinfo.org/events/
Find information about event locations, signs, and more here: uupinfo.org/events/
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This Friday, join ICE Out for Good Solidarity with Minneapolis events happening across the state. See below for information on the NYC march.
Let us know you will be there to say NYC stands with Minnesotans, ICE Out for Good. Our communities deserve to live without fear – free from raids, detention, and the expanding reach of surveillance.
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This Friday, join ICE Out for Good Solidarity with Minneapolis events happening across the state. See below for information on the NYC march.
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NYSNA nurses are on strike in NYC for a fair contract that includes safe staffing ratios, workplace safety protections, and guaranteed health care benefits.
Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... for ways to support, including joining picket lines, sending letters and more.
@nynurses.bsky.social
Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... for ways to support, including joining picket lines, sending letters and more.
@nynurses.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
NYSNA nurses are on strike in NYC for a fair contract that includes safe staffing ratios, workplace safety protections, and guaranteed health care benefits.
Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... for ways to support, including joining picket lines, sending letters and more.
@nynurses.bsky.social
Visit uupinfo.org/communicatio... for ways to support, including joining picket lines, sending letters and more.
@nynurses.bsky.social
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"This is not someone who creates a threat. In fact, it’s value added to our society to have people like him here, doing research, working, paying taxes." -UUP President Fred Kowal speaking about the detention of Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov
Read more: www.investigativepost.org/2026/01/15/a...
Read more: www.investigativepost.org/2026/01/15/a...
Lawmakers outraged over ICE detention of UB medical researcher
Rep. Tim Kennedy, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan express outrage over the ICE detention of UB scientist.
www.investigativepost.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"This is not someone who creates a threat. In fact, it’s value added to our society to have people like him here, doing research, working, paying taxes." -UUP President Fred Kowal speaking about the detention of Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov
Read more: www.investigativepost.org/2026/01/15/a...
Read more: www.investigativepost.org/2026/01/15/a...
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UUP strongly supports our nearly 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social siblings who went on strike today and are walking picket lines at some of New York City’s biggest hospitals.
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's full statement at uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's full statement at uupinfo.org/communicatio...
January 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM
UUP strongly supports our nearly 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social siblings who went on strike today and are walking picket lines at some of New York City’s biggest hospitals.
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's full statement at uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's full statement at uupinfo.org/communicatio...
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Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Tuesday, 1/13 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Tuesday, 1/13 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
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Strong and appropriate statement from @mnaflcio.org following yesterday’s shooting in Minneapolis. Read the full statement below.
"This is not immigration enforcement nor is it law enforcement. This is the kind of behavior we expect from a dangerous and authoritarian regime, not the United States of America. aflcio.mn/49szSXl
Statement on Minneapolis ICE killing
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the killing of an unarmed woman at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis this morning:“Minnesota’s Labor…
mnaflcio.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Strong and appropriate statement from @mnaflcio.org following yesterday’s shooting in Minneapolis. Read the full statement below.
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Happy New Year! As we plan for the year ahead, we will continue to stand together for our workplace and the students, patients, and communities we serve.
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Happy New Year! As we plan for the year ahead, we will continue to stand together for our workplace and the students, patients, and communities we serve.
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Sue Fassler, UUP's Environmental Advocacy and Issues Committee Co-Chair and SUNY ESF Director of Sustainability, spoke with the Capitol Pressroom about the advocacy efforts to find new use for old office furniture and supplies.
Listen here: capitolpressroom.org/2025/12/10/f...
Listen here: capitolpressroom.org/2025/12/10/f...
Finding new life for state office supplies
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill intended to give state property a new life with non-profit organizations, instead of turning it into trash
capitolpressroom.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Sue Fassler, UUP's Environmental Advocacy and Issues Committee Co-Chair and SUNY ESF Director of Sustainability, spoke with the Capitol Pressroom about the advocacy efforts to find new use for old office furniture and supplies.
Listen here: capitolpressroom.org/2025/12/10/f...
Listen here: capitolpressroom.org/2025/12/10/f...
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Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Tuesday, 12/16 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join UUP for a “Know Your Benefits” virtual information session on Tuesday, 12/16 at 12 pm! Learn about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
Register here: bit.ly/uupkyb
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Today and every day, we honor and thank our veterans for their service and courage. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today and every day, we honor and thank our veterans for their service and courage. #VeteransDay
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Join UUP, CSEA, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council on Monday at 5 pm in Syracuse to rally to bring Alex and Yan home! Join us as we stand together in support of our fellow union members who were recently detained by ICE.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Join UUP, CSEA, and the Greater Syracuse Labor Council on Monday at 5 pm in Syracuse to rally to bring Alex and Yan home! Join us as we stand together in support of our fellow union members who were recently detained by ICE.
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Join UUP for a series of virtual “Know Your Contract” lunch-and-learn sessions. Each workshop will cover a key aspect of the contract. Workshops begin next week!
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Join UUP for a series of virtual “Know Your Contract” lunch-and-learn sessions. Each workshop will cover a key aspect of the contract. Workshops begin next week!
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
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UUP is calling on SUNY to publicly reject the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” via a resolution that was overwhelmingly approved this past weekend at the Fall 2025 Delegate Assembly.
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
October 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
UUP is calling on SUNY to publicly reject the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” via a resolution that was overwhelmingly approved this past weekend at the Fall 2025 Delegate Assembly.
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
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The UUP DEI Committee is hosting a virtual panel discussion on 10/29 at 1 pm about Indigenous people’s history around New York State entitled “Erasing History and Stealing Futures” – featuring Melissa Parker Leonard, M. Ed, and Jeremy Dennis, MFA.
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The UUP DEI Committee is hosting a virtual panel discussion on 10/29 at 1 pm about Indigenous people’s history around New York State entitled “Erasing History and Stealing Futures” – featuring Melissa Parker Leonard, M. Ed, and Jeremy Dennis, MFA.
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Join UUP on Oct. 15 or Oct. 28 for a virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2026 Legislative Agenda.
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Join UUP on Oct. 15 or Oct. 28 for a virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2026 Legislative Agenda.
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
Register at bit.ly/uuptownhalls...
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The best news! ❤️
'Reading Rainbow' Is Coming Back After Nearly 20 Years With Beloved Librarian As Host—And Fans Are Pumped
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October 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The best news! ❤️
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On October 18, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On October 18, communities across the nation will unite for No Kings Day, a day of action dedicated to defending the freedoms that uphold our democracy.
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Learn more and register with UUP for an event near you: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
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United University Professions expressed major concerns over a SUNY austerity plan for SUNY ESF, a plan that if fully implemented would result in course reductions, funding cuts and a potential 20% reduction in faculty and staff.
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
September 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
United University Professions expressed major concerns over a SUNY austerity plan for SUNY ESF, a plan that if fully implemented would result in course reductions, funding cuts and a potential 20% reduction in faculty and staff.
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Read UUP's full statement: uupinfo.org/communicatio...