May 16, 2016 -- The Buffalo News last week issued only four bargaining proposals as contract talks started with the Guild. But they are very big, difficult proposals that target severance pay, health insurance, the trial period in the newsroom and the existence of the Classified Department. “We are looking at ways to better the … Continue reading News issues major proposals as contract talks begin
Category: Negotiations
Q&A: NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer
As The Buffalo News prepares to begin bargaining next month, Guild member Mark Sommer sat down for a chat with The NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer on April 23 at the TNG-CWA Multi-Council Meeting in Cleveland. Sommer: We’re starting contract negotiations next week. We don’t know all the issues yet, but we know health care will … Continue reading Q&A: NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer
Working Together
Recruiting new members and mobilizing for strong contracts were major themes at The NewsGuild Multi-Council Meeting held over the April 22-24 weekend in Cleveland. The gathering of 60 TNG representatives was hosted by the Great Lakes District Council. It occurred as union workers at newspapers and digital operations continue to be under assault by media … Continue reading Working Together
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
New Parking Policy: News and Guild address new rules, regulations for lot
The Guild and The News have resolved issues related to a new parking procedure policy the company is issuing for employees. The changes in the policy stem from heightened concern over security in the parking lot as a result of increased activity in and around the News building with the popularity of Canalside and other … Continue reading New Parking Policy: News and Guild address new rules, regulations for lot
Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement
The tentative agreement between The Buffalo News and The Buffalo Newspaper Guild-CWA 31026 was ratified in voting Sunday and Monday by a vote of 94-8. The Guild and The News in June reached the tentative agreement that maintains fully covered health insurance through 2016, provides cash bonuses and a cellphone allowance, and makes a key … Continue reading Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement
Informational meetings and vote on tentative agreement scheduled
July 9, 2015 -- The Guild will hold two informational meetings at noon and 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 in the first-floor auditorium to discuss the tentative agreement reached between the Guild bargaining team and The News. We strongly encourage all Guild members to attend. A ratification vote on the tentative agreement will subsequently be … Continue reading Informational meetings and vote on tentative agreement scheduled
Tentative agreement reached
June 22, 2015 -- The Guild and The News reached a tentative agreement Friday that maintains fully covered health insurance through 2016, provides cash bonuses and a cellphone allowance, and makes a key improvement in our insurance arrangement in the event of premium increases after the contract expires. The tentative agreement for a two-year contract … Continue reading Tentative agreement reached
Guild makes a key proposal to News: Focus remains on wages and health insurance
June 2, 2015 -- The Guild bargaining team on Monday presented a package proposal to The News that accepts its proposal for employees to begin paying a portion of medical insurance premiums in 2017. The proposed three-year deal would include raises in two years of a contract that runs through 2017, a one-time cash bonus … Continue reading Guild makes a key proposal to News: Focus remains on wages and health insurance
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