Guild members once again bundled up and braved the mid-April cold to participate in a shoreline cleanup for the sixth year in a row. The cleanup was held at Father Conway Park and the Ohio Street Boat Launch in the Old First Ward, a large piece of land that encompasses railroad tracks, the shoreline and … Continue reading Guild members participate in annual shoreline cleanup
Category: Activities
Annual holiday party Dec. 2
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild-CWA 31026 Cordially invites you to the … Annual Holiday Party 6-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 (Dinner at 7:00 p.m.) Templeton Landing FREE for Guild members $5 for retirees; $10 for guests Enjoy a great dinner and entertainment, including dancing, performances by the Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers, and Jeff Miers and his … Continue reading Annual holiday party Dec. 2
Join the Labor Day parade
Please join us as the Buffalo Newspaper Guild once again marches in the annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, Sept. 5. The free event welcomes all Guild members, spouses, kids and well-behaved pets. Even if you haven’t been to the Labor Day Parade in recent years, we hope you’ll make time for … Continue reading Join the Labor Day parade
Guild members support organizing drive at Lakeland Ledger
For decades, the state of Florida has been entirely free of union newspapers. That changed in August, when the staff of the Lakeland Ledger voted overwhelmingly to join The Newspaper Guild-CWA after the paper was acquired by GateHouse Media last year. As part of the organizing drive at the Ledger, Guild locals from across the … Continue reading Guild members support organizing drive at Lakeland Ledger
Bonfatti cleanup crew steps up again
By Dan Herbeck Our big old Guild buddy, John “Jay” Bonfatti, would have been thrilled. Once again, a group of Buffalo Newspaper Guild volunteers got together in his honor and made an impact at the annual Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. The event took place on Saturday, April 23. The “Bonfatti Cleanup Crew,” made up … Continue reading Bonfatti cleanup crew steps up again
Volunteers needed for cleanup: Guild’s annual community project with Riverkeeper
A litter cleanup of the small park at the Ohio Street Boat Launch on Saturday, April 23 will mark the fifth year of a Guild initiative to aid the Spring Shoreline Cleanup coordinated by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. The annual effort is conducted in memory of our late friend, reporter and Guild leader John “Jay” Bonfatti. … Continue reading Volunteers needed for cleanup: Guild’s annual community project with Riverkeeper
Holiday party Dec. 11
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild- CWA 31026 Cordially Invites You to the ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 11, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. BUFFALO MARRIOTT, HARBORCENTER Enter on Main Street side of building FREE for MEMBERS $10 for RETIREES, $15 for GUESTS DINNER at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: ABC, Felice McMillion, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, Renee Mikler, CIRCULATION, … Continue reading Holiday party Dec. 11
NewsGuild busy organizing digital journalists
The NewsGuild wants to be "the voice for digital journalists." In a column last month, NewsGuild-CWA President Bernie Lunzer wrote about why the NewsGuild is the right place for digital journalists: Many journalists went into digital media with high hopes but low expectations because digital profit was illusory. But as many startups have stabilized and … Continue reading NewsGuild busy organizing digital journalists
Update on Guild issues
Ever since we ratified a new contract in July, people have approached me to say it must be nice to have a break until negotiations start again next year. I understand that. Fighting for a fair contract remains a central part of what The Guild does. But it is not the only thing we do. … Continue reading Update on Guild issues
Guild members march in annual Labor Day parade
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild once again marched in the annual AFL- CIO Labor Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, Sept. 7. The free event welcomed all Guild members, spouses, kids and well-behaved pets. The fun event celebrated workers and their achievements. The parade headed down Abbott Road in South Buffalo to Cazenovia Park, where free … Continue reading Guild members march in annual Labor Day parade
Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA Local 31026 