The Spring 2026 issue of @aft.org's Health Care spotlights UUP’s fight to save SUNY Downstate University Hospital. UUP President Fred Kowal, Downstate Chapter President Redetha Abrahams-Nichols and fellow union leaders talk about the 15-year fight to save the hospital. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...

We had a great #MayDay gathering in Albany rallying for the rights and dignity that our members and all workers deserve, including a fair contract for @uupinfo.bsky.social. With thousands of events all across the country, this May Day was the most significant I've seen in my time.

Join UUP and Dr. Sergey Berenshteyn from Adirondack Orthodontics on Monday at noon to learn more about braces and Invisalign benefits for UUP members. Sign-up at: forms.gle/MjJME4PfkFVb...

Join UUP President Fred Kowal and Chief Contract Negotiator Bret Benjamin on Tuesday at noon for an update on contract negotiations and how UUP members can help get us the contract we deserve. Register at: bit.ly/ContractUpdate26

Happy May Day! UUP members are joining together, at chapter-organized events and larger community events across the state, to stand together for a strong, on-time #UUPContract! Events will continue throughout the month! Visit uupinfo.org/events/calen... for more information.

UUP members are standing together for a strong #UUPContract! This Friday is May Day, which is a great day to join with fellow members to show your support for an on-time contract. Find and sign up for an event near you: uupinfo.org/events/

As May Day approaches, UUP is mobilizing across the state with one clear priority: winning a fair, on-time contract. We invite you to take part in a May Day action and stand together with fellow members to make our voices heard. You can find and sign up for an event near you at uupinfo.org/events/

Earth Day is April 22! Events begin this weekend and continue through next week. Discover ways to take action and celebrate our planet at www.earthday.org/earth-day-20...

Join UUP on April 20 at noon for a Financial Wellness Webinar, presented by financial experts from Cambridge Credit Counseling. Learn more and register: forms.gle/38iLxQFRQB44...

Statement by UUP President Frederick E. Kowal on $4.25 million grant for SUNY Buffalo State University’s Garman Art Conservation Department: uupinfo.org/communicatio...

UUP stands in solidarity with @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social & @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social as they begin negotiations for a fair and equitable contract! #UnionStrong #FairContractNow #Unite4RFuture #DefendRCommunities #RutgersContractCampaign2026 #ILoveRUnions #ISupportRutgersWorkers

Listen to the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, where UUP President Fred Kowal sits down with New York State Comptroller @tomdinapoli.bsky.social. Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcasts and other popular podcasting platforms. Learn more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...

Join UUP for a Virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness Clinic on April 15 or 22 to learn about Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Register here: go.aft.org/StudentDebtC...

Listen to UUP President Fred Kowal's latest @wamc.org commentary at: www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

UUP members joined #NoKings events across the state this weekend. Thank you to all who joined, showing that when we stand together, we are stronger. #UnionStrong

It's April Fools' Day, but UUP members are not joking about an on-time contract! Visit uupinfo.org/negotiations/ for 7 steps to support a strong #UUPContract!

No Kings Day is tomorrow! Find an event near you at www.nokings.org. UUP signs can be found at: drive.google.com/drive/folder... Tag us when posting pictures!

Are you ready for the biggest day of mass protest that America has ever seen? Across all 50 states and dozens of countries, millions of people will gather tomorrow to reject Trump’s brutality at home and abroad. Please join us for a historic No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

UUP members across the state are standing together for a fair, on-time contract! (& signing postcards with their priority demands!) Learn how you can stand with your colleagues for a strong contract at uupinfo.org/negotiations/. #UUPContract

SUNY can only accept about 20% of students who apply to EOP. Choosing higher education should not feel like a risk or burden. Every student deserves equal opportunity in education & in life. Deliver #FairFunding for SUNY & support the next generation! Send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/full...

Join us today at noon! Register at aft.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

No Kings Day is this Saturday! Register with UUP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... so we can coordinate, share signs, and support one another at the events. Also, register for tonight's Know Your Rights training here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... #NoKings

Join UUP President Fred Kowal and Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin on 3/25 at noon for a statewide Zoom update about ongoing bargaining discussions, and how all of us can get involved to help build the strongest possible contract campaign. Register here: bit.ly/UUPContractU...

UUP President Fred Kowal spoke with @reppaultonko.bsky.social on the latest episode of The Voice Podcast. The episode is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcasts and other popular podcasting platforms. Learn more: uupinfo.org/communicatio...

It's time for a #FairDeal for SUNY. Urge legislators to increase funding for SUNY-state operated college & universities by $141.8 million (only 0.05% of the total $260 billion Executive Budget). Students deserve a first-rate education. The budget should reflect that. Sign the petition here:

The next No Kings Day is March 28, and UUP members will be joining events across the state and country! If you plan on attending an event, please register through UUP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F..., so we can coordinate, share signs, and support one another at the events. #NoKings

UUP members from Fredonia to Potsdam are standing together for a fair contract! #UUPContract

Over 300 students, union members, local leaders, and allies joined UUP today to rally for a fair deal for Buffalo State! UUP is calling for $41.8 million in state funding for SUNY Buffalo State, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam, and SUNY ESF to clear their deficits.

UUP is asking for support for SUNY campuses to ensure the highest quality education & experience remains accessible to all students. #FairFunding for #SUNY means $41.8M in FY 26-27. Thank you to the Gov. and our champions in the state legislature for your continued support!

Join us today at Buffalo State!

Earlier this week, UUP and @nationalwildlife.bsky.social hosted a panel discussion "Anti-Science, The Environmental Crises, and the Crucial Role of ESF." If you missed the event, watch some of the highlights below or watch the full discussion on UUP's YouTube page. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_PF...

EOP student retention is higher than the SUNY-wide average and over 78% of EOP students live & work in NYS after graduation. This is the kind of academic success we should all get behind. Albany should increase EOP funding to provide upward mobility to all students. #FairFunding

Join Buffalo State UUP members, students, and allies on Tuesday to rally for a Fair Deal for Buffalo State! Learn more and register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"We believe in the pursuit of truth, inquiry and creativity in all its forms. We believe in science and the knowledge gained through scientific discovery. We believe in democracy. We believe in freedom." Read UUP President Fred Kowal's latest WAMC commentary at www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

Join us tomorrow at noon! Register below.

"Why would anyone take this administration’s word as truth when all it does is lie, deny and tell you what you should believe—even if your eyes tell you otherwise? We must create the change we seek. We must organize." @uupinfo.bsky.social President Fred Kowal www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

UUP stands with the faculty labor unions at St. John's University. After nearly a year of working without a contract, the campus president announced last week that the two unions will no longer be recognized. Learn more and show your support here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Have you made your plan to join us on March 4 yet? Next Wednesday, we'll be taking action across the country to protect our kids, our families, and our communities - and to fight for a better life for all. Scan the QR code below to learn more, or visit www.aft.org/protect-our-....

UUP members are ready to bargain! UUP members at Canton and Buffalo State gathered together to show their UUP pride! #UUPContract

UUP joined hundreds of students, faculty, and staff yesterday in Albany to rally with legislators for additional funding for SUNY and CUNY! Read more: uupinfo.org/communicatio... @psc-cuny.org @nypirg.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social

UUP President Fred Kowal presented testimony during the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education yesterday. The hearing, along with our advocacy efforts, ensure that UUP’s legislative priorities are at the forefront of decisions being made in Albany.

Join UUP & @nationalwildlife.bsky.social on March 3 at noon for a panel discussion, "Anti-Science, The Environmental Crises, and the Crucial Role of ESF" to examine the need for transformation in a political climate increasingly hostile to science and public higher ed. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Last week, UUP Upstate member Alex Ramirez Gonzalez and his husband, CSEA member Yannier Vazquez, were released on bond while their deportation appeals are considered. Learn more about how you can join us in supporting Alex and Yan: uupinfo.org/communicatio...

The 2026 Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education is happening now. Watch live at: www.nysenate.gov/calendar/pub.... UUP President Fred Kowal will be presenting testimony later this afternoon.

SUNY faculty and staff are the foundation of our campuses, educating the next generation entering our workforce. Funding to help attract and retain full-time faculty & professional staff will ensure NY continues to fill the workforce pipeline. UUP’s Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...

Sign in to the UUP members-only portal to stay informed on negotiations! Then, share this information with your colleagues and encourage them to sign-in as well! #UUPContract Sign-in here: uupunion.org/myuup/Member...

"The entire @uupinfo.bsky.social Community is overjoyed by the news that Alex was granted and posted bond and is free once again... UUP will always answer challenges from this Administration that threaten our freedoms" www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2026/02...

Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson fought tirelessly for workers, both at home and around the world. At every turn, he reminded us that the fight for good jobs, living wages, and union rights is inseparable from the fight for justice and equality. May he rest in power.

Join UUP on March 3 at 12 pm to learn more about an exclusive members-only benefit, Beyond Med! Learn more and register: bit.ly/uupbeyondmed

SUNY teaching hospitals are a critical resource training the next generation of nurses, doctors and specialists. They are also major employers in their communities and centers for research and innovation. Learn more about UUP’s Legislative Agenda: uupinfo.org/legislation/...