United University Professions
@uupinfo.bsky.social
United University Professions is the nation's largest higher education union, with members at New York state-operated SUNY campuses and teaching hospitals.
“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...
www.syracuse.com/news/2026/02...
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.
www.syracuse.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
“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...
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
UUP members stood together to save Downstate Hospital because we love our Downstate community.
#UUPStrong #UnionStrong #BrooklynNeedsDownstate
February 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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
UUP members stood together to save Downstate Hospital because we love our Downstate community.
#UUPStrong #UnionStrong #BrooklynNeedsDownstate
NY must meet workforce demands. #FairFunding for SUNY will make certain students can be successful building their careers and lives in NYS.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
NY must meet workforce demands. #FairFunding for SUNY will make certain students can be successful building their careers and lives in NYS.
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...
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...
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
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.
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.
#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/...
UUP, @psc-cuny.org, @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social, & @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social issued a call today for an end to the militarization of US cities and the brutal treatment of immigrants and those peacefully demonstrating against actions by ICE and associated federal agencies.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
UUP, @psc-cuny.org, @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social, & @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social issued a call today for an end to the militarization of US cities and the brutal treatment of immigrants and those peacefully demonstrating against actions by ICE and associated federal agencies.
uupinfo.org/communicatio...
uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Hospitals strengthen communities & save lives. SUNY’s teaching hospitals go above and beyond by delivering critical care and training future providers.
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
February 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Hospitals strengthen communities & save lives. SUNY’s teaching hospitals go above and beyond by delivering critical care and training future providers.
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
Learn more about UUP's Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...
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TODAY: Learn everything you need to know to exercise your constitutional right to monitor ICE and other federal agencies as they terrorize our communities.
The No Kings coalition wants to train as many Americans as possible to participate in ICE watch. Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
The No Kings coalition wants to train as many Americans as possible to participate in ICE watch. Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
TODAY: Learn everything you need to know to exercise your constitutional right to monitor ICE and other federal agencies as they terrorize our communities.
The No Kings coalition wants to train as many Americans as possible to participate in ICE watch. Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
The No Kings coalition wants to train as many Americans as possible to participate in ICE watch. Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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We stand with our union siblings @uupinfo.bsky.social, who started negotiations with New York State today. Looking forward to all your wins and supporting you whenever needed! #uupcontract
February 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
We stand with our union siblings @uupinfo.bsky.social, who started negotiations with New York State today. Looking forward to all your wins and supporting you whenever needed! #uupcontract
UUP members across the state are standing with their Negotiations Team and are ready to bargain! #UUPContract
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
UUP members across the state are standing with their Negotiations Team and are ready to bargain! #UUPContract
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Go @uupinfo.bsky.social! Congrats on getting an early start on negotiations! The gains you’re seeking on salary & compensation, job security, healthcare, AI, & protection against federal overreach are important for everyone working in higher ed. #Solidarity #1U
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Go @uupinfo.bsky.social! Congrats on getting an early start on negotiations! The gains you’re seeking on salary & compensation, job security, healthcare, AI, & protection against federal overreach are important for everyone working in higher ed. #Solidarity #1U
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📣 ✊ We at RUAAUP-AFT & the @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social stand in solidarity with our @uupinfo.bsky.social higher ed worker siblings as they begin negotiations for a fair and just contract! #UUPContract ✊📣
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
📣 ✊ We at RUAAUP-AFT & the @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social stand in solidarity with our @uupinfo.bsky.social higher ed worker siblings as they begin negotiations for a fair and just contract! #UUPContract ✊📣
Negotiations with New York State for a new UUP contract began today! The Negotiations Team has been working hard on a comprehensive set of proposals, and team members were looking forward to getting to the table.
Thank you to the Team!
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Thank you to the Team!
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Negotiations with New York State for a new UUP contract began today! The Negotiations Team has been working hard on a comprehensive set of proposals, and team members were looking forward to getting to the table.
Thank you to the Team!
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
Thank you to the Team!
Read more here: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
500 UUP members joined the Negotiations Kickoff Zoom call today, with hundreds others joining at watch parties in Buffalo, Albany, NYC and Long Island, to hear updates on the negotiations process and cheer on their negotiations team!
February 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
500 UUP members joined the Negotiations Kickoff Zoom call today, with hundreds others joining at watch parties in Buffalo, Albany, NYC and Long Island, to hear updates on the negotiations process and cheer on their negotiations team!
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/...
Statement by UUP President Frederick E. Kowal on the release of University at Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Statement by UUP President Frederick E. Kowal on the release of University at Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov: uupinfo.org/communicatio...
University at Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov, who was detained after making a wrong turn on the Peace Bridge, has been released and is home in Buffalo.
UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with @7news-wkbw.bsky.social on Friday about Huseynov's release.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNvK...
UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with @7news-wkbw.bsky.social on Friday about Huseynov's release.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNvK...
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
University at Buffalo researcher Shovgi Huseynov, who was detained after making a wrong turn on the Peace Bridge, has been released and is home in Buffalo.
UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with @7news-wkbw.bsky.social on Friday about Huseynov's release.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNvK...
UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with @7news-wkbw.bsky.social on Friday about Huseynov's release.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNvK...
UUP and the state will meet one week from today, February 4, to begin negotiating a new contract.
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
February 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Sharing some inspiring artwork from UUP Empire State member Raúl Manzano. Well done, Raúl!
Raúl Manzano © 2026
UUP, 2025, oil on canvas, 30"x24"
www.raulmanzano.com
Raúl Manzano © 2026
UUP, 2025, oil on canvas, 30"x24"
www.raulmanzano.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Sharing some inspiring artwork from UUP Empire State member Raúl Manzano. Well done, Raúl!
Raúl Manzano © 2026
UUP, 2025, oil on canvas, 30"x24"
www.raulmanzano.com
Raúl Manzano © 2026
UUP, 2025, oil on canvas, 30"x24"
www.raulmanzano.com
UUP and the state will meet one week from today, February 4, to begin negotiating a new contract.
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
UUP and the state will meet one week from today, February 4, to begin negotiating a new contract.
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
Join UUP the day before for a virtual town hall on February 3 at 12 pm to kick-off our contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team!
Register here: bit.ly/kickoffsignu...
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𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶
Thurs. Jan. 29 - 5:00 pm
423 East 23rd Street, NYC
In solidarity, calling for justice for all victims of ICE and Border Patrol!✊
Thurs. Jan. 29 - 5:00 pm
423 East 23rd Street, NYC
In solidarity, calling for justice for all victims of ICE and Border Patrol!✊
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶
Thurs. Jan. 29 - 5:00 pm
423 East 23rd Street, NYC
In solidarity, calling for justice for all victims of ICE and Border Patrol!✊
Thurs. Jan. 29 - 5:00 pm
423 East 23rd Street, NYC
In solidarity, calling for justice for all victims of ICE and Border Patrol!✊
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...
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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TONIGHT: Join the mass call on documenting and recording law enforcement encounters. We’ll discuss how you can keep taking action as federal agents terrorize our communities. Using our constitutional right to document and record ICE & CBP is more important than ever: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
January 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM
TONIGHT: Join the mass call on documenting and recording law enforcement encounters. We’ll discuss how you can keep taking action as federal agents terrorize our communities. Using our constitutional right to document and record ICE & CBP is more important than ever: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...