In other big Guild news, Kim Leiser has been hired to replace Tammy as local staff representative and is scheduled to start in July. Kim, an administrative assistant in Circulation, has worked in the News department since 1994. She has served as Guild treasurer since 2010 and Circulation chief steward since 2005. She’s also treasurer … Continue reading Leiser named new local staff rep

In her 15 years as the Buffalo Newspaper Guild's local service representative, Tammy Turnbull has served as an indispensable leader and a reliable constant in a changing industry. From handling challenging contract negotiations and complex grievance procedures to shepherding the Guild through four office moves, Turnbull's diverse work and skills have helped to shepherd the … Continue reading Tammy Turnbull heads to The News Guild-CWA

As recently as early February, union experts and advocates across the United States were gearing up for a devastating blow to the movement from the United States Supreme Court. But that result is looking less likely in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death on Feb. 13, which is likely to alter the … Continue reading Unions score reprieve in potentially devastating Supreme Court case

Feb. 1, 2016 – During one of more optimistic State of the News meetings of recent years in late January, The Buffalo News reported declines in sales and profits far less severe than its peers, proving itself a continued outlier in a struggling industry. First, the numbers: Despite an 18 percent decline in operating profits … Continue reading State of The News presented

Guild members took to the sidewalks outside One News Plaza on May 14 for a job action that involved some creative self-expression. Over a two-hour period, members were encouraged to grab a stick of chalk and make their feelings about the state of contract negotiations known to News management. Members also enjoyed ice cream treats … Continue reading Guild members outline feelings — in chalk

The Buffalo News saw its operating profit decline in 2014, amid continued challenges with subscriptions and advertising revenue. But the paper continues to see opportunities to grow its commercial printing business. “We had a good year, but it’s not coming from our traditional core business,” said Warren T. Colville, the publisher and president, during an … Continue reading State of the News meeting: Ad revenue down, but commercial print revenue up

Republished with permission from The Newspaper Guild The Guild is headed into an election year for international and regional offices, but campaigns could end as quickly as they begin if all races remain uncontested. Currently, Guild President Bernie Lunzer is unopposed in his bid for re-election, as is Martha Waggoner, the Guild’s international chairperson. Lunzer … Continue reading HQ, Regional Races Uncontested As Guild Heads Into Election Year

An ongoing effort to reduce expenses and find new sources of revenue at The Buffalo News has continued to allow the company to remain profitable amid tumultuous industry conditions. And The News has now publicly identified the profit margin that's being sought by Berkshire Hathaway every year - company officials want to maintain a 10-percent … Continue reading Profit up at The News in 2013: Company cites expense decline as a key reason