May 28, 2015 -- The need for The Buffalo News to reinvent itself in the digital age is a reality that no one denies. And as the newspaper tries to figure out how to succeed in the era of Facebook and Twitter, members want to know how the Guild views its role. This is particularly … Continue reading The Guild and The News in the digital age: Our role in the era of the Internet, social media, cell phones

The Buffalo News on Monday rescinded its position on cost shifting for health insurance. Management stepped back from a proposal that would have had members paying a continual and increasing amount of health insurance premiums starting in 2016. However, the company only offered a small amount of money as a one-time bonus, with no wage … Continue reading News management moves on health insurance: Proposal also includes bonus but no wage increase

It’s time to talk to you about health insurance. This issue is a recurring challenge for us in bargaining and, as in years past, we must deal with it again in these contract negotiations. Here’s the bottom line: If The Buffalo News gets what it wants in insurance, say goodbye to life as you know … Continue reading The most interesting thing you will read today is this Guild update

Bearing signs reading "Fair Contract Now!" and "Shame on The News," about 65 Buffalo Newspaper Guild members rallied April 1 at the corner of Scott and Washington streets, in front of The Buffalo News building. Guild members called on the company to share some of the $56 million in pre-tax profits it made in the … Continue reading Guild to News: ‘Fair Contract Now!’

Feb. 16, 2015 -- There is almost always a crossroads in bargaining, a time when Guild members are asked to fold their cards and settle or up the ante and continue the fight. That time is now. In the more than five years since our last raise, The News made $56 million in operating profit … Continue reading Talks reach turning point on wages

December 22, 2014 — No pay raise, no way. That continues to be management's position on granting a pay raise as we head into 2015, despite Guild members going nearly five years without one. The News' most recent response to Guild bargaining proposals — which include a 3 percent raise for each year in a … Continue reading Guild bargaining update: Wages remains key among unresolved issues

Dec. 8, 2014 -- Contract talks continued last week on a slightly more positive note, but nothing has happened yet to indicate the parties are closer to agreement on some of the remaining key issues. The News in November changed course by presenting a “package proposal” with no pay raise or bonus that would end … Continue reading Guild responds to News package: Wages and Classified among unresolved issues

Nearly six months after bargaining started, we stand at a crucial turning point. On Monday, The News abruptly changed course in contract talks by presenting a “package proposal” to The Guild that would end negotiations with a deal that expires July 31, 2015. The package provides no pay raise or bonus — not a penny. … Continue reading News seeks to end bargaining: Contract talks turn sour with unacceptable company offer

October 9, 2014 — Contract negotiations resumed Monday with The News telling The Guild that the company wanted a two-year deal with no raises. News management said it would consider offering cash bonuses, but only in return for unspecified concessions. The Guild bargaining team countered that members are working harder than ever, have received only … Continue reading Informational Meetings: Get a status report about negotiations at Oct. 16 sessions