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NYS/UUP Agreement

The NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees are committed to assisting UUP-represented employees who are considering a career transition either through retraining, career advancement, or professional development initiatives. They are also committed to assisting employees with addressing their work, home, and life issues. The following websites have been identified as possible resources to assist with these matters.

Resources available to employees who have been retrenched or are at high risk of retrenchment:

Employment Committee - oer.ny.gov/grant-opportunities

Retraining Fellowship Program - oer.ny.gov/retraining-fellowship-program-guidelines

Employment Counseling and Placement Program - oer.ny.gov/employment-coaching-and-placement-program-guidelines

NYSUT Handbook for Laid-Off and Retrenched Employees - www.nysut.org

Resources available to all employees:

SUNY employment opportunities - www.suny.edu/careers

Office of Employee Relations - oer.ny.gov

Review all current NYS vacancies - statejobsny.com/public/vacancytable.cfm

Subscribe to Department of Civil Service - www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc

New York State Department of Labor - www.labor.ny.gov/home

Higher Education Websites

Chronicle of Higher Education - www.chronicle.com

Higher Ed Jobs - www.HigherEdJobs.com

Inside Higher Ed - www.insidehighered.com

Career Advice - https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice

University Jobs - www.universityjobs.com

Diverse Issues in Education - www.diverseeducation.com

NYS/Joint Labor-Management Funded Programs:

New York State Work-Life Services Program - oer.ny.gov/work-life-services

NYS Office of Employee Relations (OER)

The NYS Office of Employee Relations represents the Governor in collective bargaining with public employee unions and directs the state's employee relations policies so that agencies and employees provide high quality, uninterrupted state government services.

United University Professions (UUP)

United University Professions is the union representing academic and professional faculty in the State University of New York system and the New York State Theatre Institute. The women and men who make up UUP educate the next generation of workers and leaders. They also engage in groundbreaking research and provide invaluable service to their communities.

State University of New York (SUNY)

The State University of New York's geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New Yorkers and comprise the nation's largest comprehensive system of public higher education.

NYS Comptroller's Office Information for State Agencies

Rules and bulletins from the Office of the New York State Comptroller can be found on its Information for State Agencies page. NYS Travel Information

NYS Home Page

The central location for e-government in New York State.

Other Labor-Management Committees

New York State Work-Life Services Program

New York State and its public employee unions, including UUP, work together to help state employees balance their careers with their family responsibilities. Stemming from collective negotiations, NYS offers several programs for working families. The results benefit employees and the employer through improved morale, decreased absenteeism, and increased productivity.

New York State Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential assessment and referral service for New York State government employees and their family members who need assistance with personal problems or concerns that may be affecting their work performance or overall well-being. New York State and United University Professions are among the partners in this program.

U.S. Government

USAGov

The U.S. Government's guide to information, programs, and services. 

Grants.gov

Grants.gov is the single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies. Organizations can electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities.