Grants and leaves and contracts, OH MY

Sent via email this morning, from Laura Rhoads, our chapter president:

I would like to remind the membership that the grant programs funded under Labor-Management, such as the Affirmative Action/Drescher Leave and Individual Professional Development Awards, are not in effect as we are currently without a contract. When we ratify a new contract, we are quite hopeful that new grant programs will be in place. In the meanwhile, save all receipts from any conferences, workshops, or other professional activities because the programs will probably be retroactive as they were in the last contract and a member can apply for something already completed.

On the subject of receipts, don’t forget that the Potsdam UUP Chapter will reimburse you up to $30.00 if you take a defensive driving course. Please provide your receipt to the UUP Office and we will process your refund. This is a great opportunity to reduce your auto insurance rates and get some cash back from UUP. Course offerings and prices vary, so check with the DMV and local newspapers for times and locations.

Please let me know if you have other questions or if you need more information.

A message from George Gonos

A Message from the Chapter President, August 2006:

Dear Colleagues:

The process is getting underway for upcoming negotiations between UUP and SUNY/New York State. As Chapter President, I am a member of the Negotiations Committee. An Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is also being formed, with representatives from each campus. I want to ask you to participate in this process by volunteering to serve.

The members of the Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will help compile the concerns of our Chapter’s membership, and present them to the Negotiations Committee on October 12, at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you can be a part of this process.

As part of the process, all members will be surveyed for their suggestions and concerns. The Negotiations Committee will also be visiting Potsdam sometime in September or October (no date is set). Please plan to contribute your ideas, complaints, and suggestions.

George