What is UUP?
United University Professions (UUP) is the union representing more than 31,000 academic and professional faculty on 29 State University of New York campuses, plus Central Administration, Empire State College, and the New York State Theatre Institute. UUP is affiliated with the New York State United Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO.
With some 800 job titles included in the bargaining unit, UUP reflects the diversity of the State University. Members include:
- Academic Faculty
- Student Affairs Personnel
- Librarians
- Public Relations Personnel
- Doctors, Dentists, Nurses and other professionals at teaching hospitals and health science centers.
- Graphic Artists
- Student Recruitment Professionals
- Instructors in the Educational Opportunities Center
- Financial Aid Counselors
- Central Administration Staff
- Performing Artists in the New York State Theatre Institute
- Student Resident Hall Personnel
- Admissions Counselors
As the largest higher education union in the nation, UUP is also a source for information on labor unions, state work force and bargaining issues, higher education reform, college faculty concerns and a variety of higher education topics. [from UUP Welcome]
Why is the union important?
“UUP represents SUNY Faculty and other professionals at the bargaining table and works to protect their interests by:
- Achieving improvements in salary, fringe benefits, working conditions and retirement programs.
- Providing funding for professional growth and development through leaves, awards, conferences and other grant programs.
- Obtaining state resources for the state university through effective legislative and political action.
- Seeking to enhance and preserve the quality of the university.” [Welcome to UUP]
“We are dedicated to improving not only our working conditions, but also our professions. We’re united in a common commitment to improve the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York.” [About NYSUT]
“The AFT advocates sound, commonsense public education policies, including high academic and conduct standards for students and greater professionalism for teachers and school staff; excellence in public service through cooperative problem-solving and workplace innovations; and high-quality healthcare provided by qualified professionals.” [AFT: Who We Are]
