President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, June 15, 2011 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Attendance: Tammy Turnbull, Carol Jones, Kim Leiser, Henry Davis, Susan Kelley, Brian Meyer, Jim Heaney, Bev Gniewecki, Pat Gormley, Phil Fairbanks, Brian Long, Dick Fay, Geoff Nason, Denise Gee, Sandy Tan Excused: Tricia Clark, … Continue reading June 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Author: Sandra Tan
News opens negotiations with harsh proposals
Buffalo News management wants to gut the newsroom and gain the ability to eliminate other Guild represented departments altogether under a contract proposal presented to Guild negotiators Friday. Management announced a plan to cut $1.8 million in costs from the Guild through staff reductions, and reductions in wages and benefits. News management said it wanted … Continue reading News opens negotiations with harsh proposals
Negotiations begin today
Today marks the first meeting between the Guild bargaining team and management over what are likely to be tough contract issues. As we all know, these are difficult economic times, times that will make the work of the bargaining team extremely challenging over the coming weeks and months. The bargaining team has already spent many … Continue reading Negotiations begin today
Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
Buffalo News Publisher Stan Lipsey and his entire executive team spent the weekend “conducting business” in Las Vegas. We originally thought there was some newspaper convention in town or other compelling reason for them to travel across the country to this desert gambling mecca. But no. Apparently, this is nothing more than a hot corporate … Continue reading Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
Money talk at Wednesday membership meeting
Join us for food and good conversation at our last regular membership meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the News auditorium. Get the latest on the financial health of the Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, vote on Guild leadership and get a preview for 2011 contract negotiations. Nov. 17, 2010 … Continue reading Money talk at Wednesday membership meeting
Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
Who runs The Buffalo Newspaper Guild? A lot of us, and you could be one of them. In November, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will begin the process of selecting members to serve in all positions of leadership for three-year terms. Any member in good standing with a commitment to serving the best interests of the … Continue reading Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
WIVB returns to bargaining
Negotiations between anchors and reporters represented by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO (AFTRA) and the owners of WIVB-TV, LIN Media, resumed this week after 10 months. The two sides will meet again on October 25 and 26. Members who attended the two days of bargaining expressed concern that the company is … Continue reading WIVB returns to bargaining
Aug. 4 Membership Meeting Agenda
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the News auditorium. 1. Resolution to enter into early contract negotiations with The News. 2. Nomination of bargaining committee members and chairman. 3. Resolution to approve settlements and arbitrations. 4. Nomination of Phil Fairbanks as vice chairman for contract compliance. 5. Nomination of Geoff Nason as … Continue reading Aug. 4 Membership Meeting Agenda
Please join us for the Buffalo Newspaper Guild Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 14th at 1 p.m. Como Lake Park Shelter #25 2220 Como Park Blvd., Lancaster Union members are FREE, Non-members $3.00, children 3 & under are free. Lunch will be provided: Hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and assorted salads. Surprise live music appearance by Jeff Simon’s Desk? Raffle for door prizes for children & adults! … Continue reading Please join us for the Buffalo Newspaper Guild Summer Picnic
Guild proposes early bargaining
Limited agenda includes health insurance and wages Guild members will be asked next month to approve an early start to negotiations with The Buffalo News. The talks, if approved by the membership, will focus on a limited agenda, most notably wages and health care. Guild leaders believe an early start to bargaining -- the current … Continue reading Guild proposes early bargaining
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