More than two dozen Guild members and their families, including many first-timers, turned out to march in the 2011 Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo with a new attention-getting banner and signs in recognition of ongoing contract negotiations. (Photos by Aaron Besecker, Charles R. Lewis)    

The Buffalo Newspaper Guild participates in the local Labor Day Parade every year, but this year we’re looking for many more people to join us and raise awareness of what’s at stake for the community during this year’s contract negotiations. So please bring your family and join us for a fun march down Abbott Road … Continue reading Raise awareness at the Labor Day parade

Here are a few shots from Thursday's ice cream social:                            

On Friday, July 29, members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild wore black to remember the expiration of our current contract with The Buffalo News on Sunday, July 31. Here are a couple shots from the newsroom:

 The Buffalo Newspaper Guild held its annual summer picnic Aug. 4 at Como Lake Park in Lancaster.  The day was sunny and warm, and the event was well attended by members, past and present. There were games of catch, t-ball and Can Jam, and a squirt gun war as well.  The chicken and roast beef … Continue reading Summer picnic a hit with participants

Join us as we celebrate the retirement of our Buffalo News colleagues MIKE BEEBE, JIM BRENNAN, TOM BUCKHAM, DOROTHY KEENAN, BILL LUKASIAK, ALAN PERGAMENT, CAROLYN RAEKE, PETER SIMON, and GENE WARNER. We promise good food and good humor as we say “goodbye, and good luck” to our beloved newsroom veterans. June 3, 2010 Harbour Club, HSBC Arena 5:30 P.M. - DOORS OPEN • 6:30 P.M. … Continue reading “GOODBYE, AND GOOD LUCK”

Nine Guild members, six kids and two dogs represent the Buffalo Newspaper Guild at the 2009 Labor Day Parade. From left to right: Brian Connolly, Aaron Besecker, Pat Gormley, Geoff Nason, Keith Mcshea, Phil Fairbanks, Tammy Turnbull, Sandy Tan, Matt Glynn and family members.  Guild members Aaron Besecker, Keith McShea, Geoff Nason, Sandy Tan and … Continue reading 2009 Labor Day Parade

Guild members took time to give back to the community on Aug. 19, 2009 as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Geoff Nason, Sandy Tan, Steve Watson, Lou Michel, Trevor Drayton (non-guild) and Colin Dabkowski grab onto the long roller used to reach the high spots on a cottage they repainted at Cradle … Continue reading United Way Day of Caring

Several floors of the News were dressed in red as the Guild distributed balloons sporting the phrase "WE Are The News" as part of a mobilization effort tied to the negotiations meant to help prevent the layoffs threatened by News management. Photos by Editorial's Bob Kirkham.