PLEASE VOTE ON THE CONTRACT

The Upstate Chapter Executive Board would like to remind our members that we are now voting on a tentative contract between UUP and the State of New York. Regardless of your opinion to the details of the agreement, we ask that all eligible members please exercise their right to do so by simply voting on the contract. Let's send a message to the Governor that we are union labor and we really do care about our future.

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Thank You to the Negotiations Team

The UUP Negotiations Team has worked for over two-and-a-half years to bring forth an agreement that is fair to everyone in the Union. The Upstate Chapter Executive Board wishes to thank each and every member of the Negotiations Team for their unwavering dedication by representing each and every one of us, even while under tremendous circumstances, getting us the best deal possible.

Election Results are in!!!

Here are your new Officers that will start their terms on June 1, 2013:

Chapter President	Mike Lyon
Vice-President for Academics	Rich Veenstra
Vice-President for Professionals	Carl Pettengill
Secretary	Colin Massulik
Treasurer	Deb Benware
Officer for Contingents	Mike Pede

For a full report of the elections and results, including Academic and Professional Delegates, click here for the PDF.

Pre-Retirement Planning Event May 22

The Human Resources Benefits Office has organized a pre-retirement planning event for NYS and Local Employees' Retirement System (ERS) members on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wesikotten Hall Room 1159 (Medical Auditorium. Employees need only attend one session.

These sessions are designed to assist ERS members with information and answers to questions regarding their pension and other retiree benefits (health insurance). If you are within 5 years of retirement, you should register for one of these informative sessions as this is a good opportunity for ERS members to hear from and speak to the appropriate experts that are well versed in your retirement benefits.

If you are interested in attending one of these informative sessions, you MUST register in advance by calling Carol Travers at 464-4946. Please remember to secure supervisory pre-approval in order to attend the full session.

The Advisor March 2013 Edition [in color]

Click here for the latest digital edition of The Advisor.

Looking to Volunteer for UUP?

Our chapter is looking for some motivated individuals to help our efforts. If you are interested in volunteering, let us know and we'll see where you will make a good fit.

Social Responsibilty

You should be aware that If you use Facebook and have “liked” Upstate Medical University, anything you post containing the phrase Upstate Medical University will be captured by Upstate; this includes any photos. Also, we would strongly discourage you from taking pictures at work and posting them to Facebook. Aside from the fact that HR could consider you as being derelict in your duties, there is always a possibility that someone in the background of the picture doesn't want to be in the photo i.e. another colleague or, of more concern, a patient. Thank you.

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For more information regarding this and many other benefits of being a member of UUP, visit www.uupinfo.org/benefits.