Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA Local 31026
Union representing journalists and other workers at The Buffalo News, Tonawanda News, Delft Printing, Gallagher Printing, and Hodgins Printing.
The newsroom says goodbye to longtime Guild leader and investigative reporter Jim Heaney, whose aggressive leadership and outspoken presence at the Guild bargaining table has helped safeguard the jobs and benefits of those of us who continue to work here. On Thursday, the newsroom paid tribute to Heaney and other Guild members who have accepted … Continue reading So long, Heaney
Investigative Post, the Buffalo-based nonprofit news outlet, has taken notice of the recent newsroom cuts imposed by owner Lee Enterprises on The Buffalo News. In a item published Sunday under the headline “The Buffalo News is hemorrhaging journalists,” former News reporter and Buffalo Newspaper Guild member Jim Heaney points out how Lee “is slashing staff … Continue reading Investigative Post: ‘It might as well have been Alden’ who bought The Buffalo News
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m, February 15, 2012, at One News Plaza, first floor auditorium.
Dec. 14, 2011 — President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Dec. 14, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Davis introduced new editorial representatives Mike Harrington and Mark Sommer.
Oct. 19, 2011 – President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Oct. 19, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room.
Sept. 14, 2011 – President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, Sept. 14, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room.
Aug. 17, 2011– President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Aug. 17, 2011 at The News’ second-floor meeting room. Motion/Second/Carried Besecker/Tan to accept the minutes from last month’s meeting after the correction of a typographical error (2012 to 2011). Committee reports: Finances: Kim Leiser reported on finances.
8.17.11 – A total of 21 Newspaper Guild employees took the latest, pension-based voluntary separation offer presented by The Buffalo News. Management said it came close enough to, or exceeded, its goal of cutting Guild payroll and benefits by $1.8 million and, as a result, does not anticipate layoffs to cut costs. “It’s great news,” … Continue reading No layoffs; 21 Guild members take buyout
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m, July 20, 2011 in The News first-floor auditorium. Motion/Second/Carried Tan/McShea to approve the June executive meeting minutes as published on the Guild website, pending the addition of new members. Committee Reports Grievance: Tammy Turnbull provided a grievance update for Phil … Continue reading July 2011 Local Meeting Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, July 19, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room.
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