It’s official! The Buffalo Newspaper Guild Executive Committee unanimously voted to approve the merger agreement with the Buffalo-Niagara Typographical Union No. 9, CWA Local 14148. Typographical Union President Harold Rehm and Guild President Sandy Tan signed the merger agreement Tuesday, which was immediately ratified by the Executive Committee. Additional paperwork to gain official News Guild … Continue reading Guild Executive Committee approves Buffalo-Niagara Typographical Union merger
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NewsGuild re-running presidential election Nov. 12
Earlier this year, The NewsGuild held a hotly contested unionwide election for president. Incumbent candidate Bernie Lunzer faced a challenge from Los Angeles’ Jon Schleuss. Schleuss and others challenged the results of the election, and a review from the Sector Election and Referendum Committee showed major problems with the way ballots were distributed, particularly to … Continue reading NewsGuild re-running presidential election Nov. 12
Guild members march in Labor Day Parade
Buffalo Newspaper Guild members marched with other CWA members at the Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo this year. Here are some photos from the event.
March in the Labor Day Parade
Guild members called to show solidarity in face of mounting challenges Aug. 27, 2019 – It’s been yet another challenging year, but the members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild have stood strong. We remain committed to our mission. We’ve continued to produce, edit and distribute excellent journalism, even in an era of shrinking resources. And … Continue reading March in the Labor Day Parade
Guild rep attends NewsGuild’s New Local Officers Seminar
Luke Hammill, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild's Sun papers steward, recently attended the national NewsGuild's New Local Officers Seminar, held March 1 to 4 in the Baltimore, Md., area. Topics included stewards' rights and responsibilities, bargaining goals and strategies, mobilization and organizing. Many of this year's attendees came from newly organized shops across the United … Continue reading Guild rep attends NewsGuild’s New Local Officers Seminar
Guild members volunteer for annual Shoreline Sweep
By Mike Pesarchick Jr. The sun was shining on the Scajaquada Pathway as I, Aaron Besecker and Francesca Bond arrived to take part in Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's annual Shoreline Sweep, dedicated to cleaning up trash from the area's waterways. The Guild has taken part in the sweep for many years now; this was the first year … Continue reading Guild members volunteer for annual Shoreline Sweep
Guild members participate in annual Kids Day
Members of the Guild sold Kids Day editions of The Buffalo News once again this year to benefit Oishei Children's Hospital. Guild members volunteer each year at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and East Ferry Street to sell papers in the early morning hours. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, thanks to decent weather, enthusiastic volunteers and … Continue reading Guild members participate in annual Kids Day
Guild sets Annual Holiday Party for Dec. 14
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Sun paper expansion results in more hiring, raises for Sun-based Guild members
9.19.18 — The Buffalo News is moving forward with its expansion of weekly Sun papers, committing to launching three additional weeklies in addition to the Hamburg Sun and Kenmore-Tonawanda Sun papers that operate now. And that is good news for the Guild. Next month, The News will launch the Orchard Park Sun, the Lancaster-Depew Sun and … Continue reading Sun paper expansion results in more hiring, raises for Sun-based Guild members
Join us for the Labor Day Parade
Guild leadership is strongly encouraging all members and their families to attend this year’s Labor Day Parade, where we will remind the community of our important work. The parade will head down Abbott Road in South Buffalo to Cazenovia Park, where free hotdogs, hamburgers, snacks and drinks will be provided to all. There will be shuttle buses from Cazenovia Park … Continue reading Join us for the Labor Day Parade