John M. "Tim" Reilly, United University Professions (UUP) president from 1987 to 1993, speaking during a UUP event. Reilly was UUP chief union negotiator and chaired the Negotiations Committee, and was credited with winning TIAA-CREF pension reform. He was also a vice president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a board member of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). Henry DiStefano (standing in the background), was on the UUP Executive Board from 1977 to 1979, and 1980 to 1988.