Social Chair Tricia Clark grabbed these snapshots during the festivities on Dec. 3. (Email aaron.besecker@gmail.com if you have any photos to include in this gallery) [nggallery id=2]
Category: Activities
Holiday party set for Dec. 3
The annual Guild holiday party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 in the new banquet facilities of the Pearl Street Grill & Brewery called Pearl @ The Webb. The event is scheduled to run from 5 to 9 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale, and are $10 for members and retirees … Continue reading Holiday party set for Dec. 3
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?
Why share the savings – Take 2
Last Friday, the Guild asked all members to leave a Post-It note on the fifth floor letting management know personally why they deserve a share of the savings the Guild has helped this company find over the years. We had white sheets of paper temporarily hanging from the fifth-floor railing to give members a place … Continue reading Why share the savings – Take 2
Video: Members march on One News Plaza
Guild members made their voices heard throughout the Buffalo News offices on Thursday, marching on all five floors of the building in response to management's latest contract proposal.
Photos: In-house actions ramp up
This past week, Guild members participated in a variety of in-house mobilization activities. Here are some photos: [nggallery id=1]
Sign petition, grab coffee and doughnuts
Please join us in front of the main News entrance any time from noon to 2 p.m. today (Friday), enjoy some free hot beverages -- courtesy of Rolling Joe's Cafe -- in a new Guild mug and have some doughnuts on us. While you're out, please sign a petition to Publisher Stan Lipsey asking for a fair … Continue reading Sign petition, grab coffee and doughnuts
Job actions for today and Friday
►Thursday at noon: Parking lot walkout (6 p.m. walkout for nightside staff) In response to management’s demand that employees pay for parking in The News’ lot, the Guild will be distributing vinyl static clings featuring the Guild logo for all union members to affix to the interior of their rear car windows. We ask all … Continue reading Job actions for today and Friday
No Zeros — Let management know that we deserve a raise
9.28.2011 – We are asking all Guild members to wear a sticker today proclaiming to management that we deserve a raise. The Guild initially proposed a three-year contract with modest 2 percent annual raises. The News’ counterproposal was to give us ZERO percent raises. That’s an outrageous proposal from a company on track to make … Continue reading No Zeros — Let management know that we deserve a raise
Event to remember Jay Bonfatti
A gathering to remember the life of Jay Bonfatti will be held Friday, Sept. 30 at WJ Morrissey Irish Pub. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue at least until 8 p.m. All friends of Jay are welcome.
Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA Local 31026 