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
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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
Join the Labor Day parade
August, 2015 -- Please join us as the Buffalo Newspaper Guild once again marches in the annual AFL- CIO Labor Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, Sept. 7. 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 … Continue reading Join the Labor Day parade
Guild members take part in annual shoreline cleanup
A litter cleanup of the small park at the Ohio Street Boat Launch on April 25 marked the fourth 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. Jay, who … Continue reading Guild members take part in annual shoreline cleanup
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 25 will mark the fourth 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
Pie day sweetly delivers serious message
Thanks to everyone who showed their support in our efforts to gain a little bigger piece of The Buffalo News' financial pie after more than five years without a raise. It was a popular mobilization effort. About 20 Guild members on Thursday delivered the Valentine’s Day card you signed to The News’ executive team. Watch … Continue reading Pie day sweetly delivers serious message
Tickets available for Guild holiday gala
Tickets are on sale now for the Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s Annual Holiday Gala. The party will be held Friday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 until 10 p.m. at the Century Grill, 318 Pearl Street. Guild members are free while tickets for retirees are $10 and guests are $15. The party will include appetizers, a buffet dinner, … Continue reading Tickets available for Guild holiday gala
Guild marches in Labor Day parade
30 Guild and family members marched in this year’s AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade through South Buffalo. We enjoyed higher-than-average turnout, welcomed some new faces and tossed out plenty of candy on our walk down to Cazenovia Park.
Guild offers support to fired Albany newspaper employee
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will donate $300 a month through the end of the year to assist Lindsay Connors, an Albany Times Union employee in advertising who was fired in July despite the objections of colleagues. Connors had made an issue of inappropriate actions in advertising, such as staff told to dance for bosses as … Continue reading Guild offers support to fired Albany newspaper employee