UUP has signed on as an official mobilization partner for the nationwide No Kings Day of Defiance on June 14—the same day as President Donald Trump’s very big, very expensive birthday/military parade in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of No Kings rallies and protests are already scheduled in all 50 states to protest the new administration’s attacks on higher education, science, America’s working families and democracy.
Click HERE to view a comprehensive list of No Kings rallies across New York state.
Please stay on sidewalks, observe traffic signals, and be safe.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
The UUP Upstate Medical Chapter is hosting its annual Downtown Campus General Membership Meeting and Picnic on Monday, June 16th at 12 – 1 PM in Room 4414A/B/C, 4th floor of the New Academic Building. Invited Guest Speakers include UMU President Mantosh Dewan, UUP President Fred Kowal, and UH CEO Robert Corona. They will thank you for all your effort and say a few words about the importance of your work to Upstate Medical University and Hospital.
There will be picnic food including hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, coneys, Italian sausage, condiments, salads, chips, drinks, and ice cream for dessert, so bring your appetite!
Registration is now open for this annual Chapter picnic, and it is open to all UUP members. Register for these meetings using the link https://forms.gle/i1zr5gXGxyFZh4F67 or QR code on the accompanying flyer. This is an in-person meeting only.
Registration will close on June 9th, so register today. New UUP members are welcome to attend and learn what your UUP Chapter is doing for you on a continuous basis.
Please join Doreen Bango, Director of Member Benefits and Services on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:00pm to learn how utilize and maximize your negotiated benefits. Also learn about our extensive members only voluntary programs and discounted services.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Please register below to join the webinar. Log-in information will be emailed to you the day before. Please contact Lisa McNeil at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness, but these lifeline programs are significantly under-enrolled. In an effort to help our members get access to these programs, United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers are proud to host a Student Debt Clinic which will provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We will be offering virtual Members Only Student Debt Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 11:30 PM – 1:00 PM via ZOOM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via ZOOM
From the “student debt clinic” drop-down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first come, first serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 75 participants in order to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register. [If you can’t make one of these virtual clinics, don’t worry – we’re planning on offering them every payday. If you want to help host a chapter-specific virtual clinic, please let us know!]
Managing your student loan debt is the first step in taking on the inequities which plague our system of higher education, and we look forward to seeing you at the virtual Student Debt Clinic and working together to find a collective solution to the problems of student debt and college affordability!
