NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees – Albany, NY

NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees

Collaborative Workforce Development

The NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees (JLMC) office serves as the administrative hub for a unique partnership between the State of New York (specifically the Office of Employee Relations) and the United University Professions (UUP), the union representing over 37,000 academic and professional faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY). Located on Central Avenue, this office manages funds and programs negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement. Its primary mission is to enhance the professional quality, productivity, and working conditions of SUNY employees. Unlike a standard human resources department, this entity is governed equally by state and union representatives, focusing on mutual cooperation rather than adversarial labor relations.

Programs and Grants

The JLMC administers a variety of grant programs and initiatives designed to support professional growth and workplace safety. Key programs managed through this office include:

• Individual Development Awards (IDA): Grants to support research, conference attendance, and creative activities for faculty and staff.
• Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program: Providing paid leave for underrepresented faculty to focus on scholarship and tenure attainment.
• Retraining Fellowships: Offering opportunities for employees to develop new skills in response to changing academic needs.
• Campus Grants: Funding for local labor-management committees to organize workshops or safety initiatives at specific SUNY campuses.
• Employment Committee: assisting employees facing retrenchment or job insecurity.

Location and Contact

The office is situated at 855 Central Avenue, Suite 305, in a commercial office complex west of downtown Albany. This location handles the processing of applications, reimbursement requests (such as the Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement), and program administration. It is a resource center for SUNY professionals seeking to utilize the benefits of their union contract beyond salary and healthcare. Visitors generally include committee members or state employees attending meetings; most services for the general union membership are handled remotely or through campus representatives.