Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement

The tentative agreement between The Buffalo News and the Guild was ratified today by a vote of 80-7.The three-year agreement, ending in July 2021, extends the current contract with no wage cuts or givebacks. The News also agreed to the Guild’s pilot project proposal to create a new job class, digital content producer, and restricts … Continue reading Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement

Jurisdiction: What is it and why you should care

The Buffalo Newspaper Guild regularly deals with issues at The News related to jurisdiction. Often, the issues get little attention, as Guild officers and News managers work through problems that arise. No matter how seemingly minor an issue, the Guild has sought to be vigilant about jurisdiction because the principle is so important. So far, … Continue reading Jurisdiction: What is it and why you should care