The meeting will be held in the first-floor News auditorium at noon and 12:30 p.m. Committee Reports: Finance, Mobilization, Grievance/Contract Administration New Business: Nominate and vote on delegates for the TNG Sector Conference and CWA Convention in Pittsburgh, PA in April 2013 Update on 2013 contract negotiations Review of The News' revised Electronic Communications Policy … Continue reading General membership meeting agenda for Feb. 20
Author: Sandra Tan
Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Dozens of Guild members came out last Thursday for some camaraderie and a free hot drink from the visiting Rolling Joe’s Café truck. Many News employees also generously contributed to the American Red Cross at a separate fund raising table. The Guild gratefully received everything from spare change to a $100 check and ultimately raised $436 … Continue reading Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
The Guild is betting its members will “buy in” to its latest engagement initiative designed to promote Guild activities, events, contests and fun facts. An informational playing card is being distributed each week to Guild members until a complete 52-card deck is reached. So far, cards have announced a trivia contest, a local meeting and … Continue reading Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
A half dozen Guild and family members representing Classified, Editorial and Inside Circulation raised $350 (so far) and joined nearly 10,000 others in walking 2.25 miles through downtown Buffalo Sunday as part of the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Didn’t walk with us? It’s not too late to contribute to the team! Go to … Continue reading Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Two dozen Guild and family members enjoy Labor Day Parade
Two dozen Guild and family members enjoyed the warm weather on Monday and marched in the annual 2012 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo on Monday. Guild members tossed candy to parade goers and marched with signs encouraging the public to support the Guild and protect quality journalism.
‘Lunch and Learn’ series kicks off Wednesday
All Guild members are invited to join Bryan Carr for a “lunch and learn session” on Wednesday about one of the The News’ most successful and expanding revenue-generating operations in recent years, the commercial printing business. The Buffalo News is more than a newspaper business these days. Come join us for pizza at noon on … Continue reading ‘Lunch and Learn’ series kicks off Wednesday
New contract ratified
Guild members overwhelmingly ratified a new contract today, with a vote count of 114-to-9. The turnout represents slightly more than half of all Guild members. “We appreciate everyone’s support for what is a good deal, given the circumstances,” said Guild President Henry Davis. “This was a long and arduous process for all of us.” The … Continue reading New contract ratified
Cast your vote Wednesday
Results will be announced at general membership meeting Wednesday A ratification vote on the tentative agreement between the Buffalo Newspaper Guild and The Buffalo News will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the fifth-floor cafeteria. Please do not forget to cast your ballot! As previously stated, the two-year tentative agreement was … Continue reading Cast your vote Wednesday
Why share the savings?
Buffalo Newspaper Guild members recently offered handwritten notes to the publisher about why they deserve a share of the savings the Guild has helped this company create (nearly $6 million since 2009, including buyout and healthcare savings this year, and the loss of roughly 100 full-time employees). The original notes were presented to Stan Lipsey. … Continue reading Why share the savings?
Ongoing mobilization and “byline blackout”
A reminder to all Guild members that this Friday and every Friday is Black Frlday. Please wear black as negotiations continue. Mobilization efforts will be ongoing and strengthen as the Guild continues to press the company on key issues. Little progress was made this week in negotiations between the Guild and management over the key … Continue reading Ongoing mobilization and “byline blackout”