The traditional role of a union is to advocate for better wages, benefits and working conditions. We give members a voice. But unions also have a long history of community service, and The Buffalo Newspaper Guild has set a goal in 2012 to fulfill this other role. We all have a stake in the success … Continue reading Community Service Committee formed
Category: News
New contract ratified
Guild members overwhelmingly ratified a new contract today, with a vote count of 114-to-9. The turnout represents slightly more than half of all Guild members. “We appreciate everyone’s support for what is a good deal, given the circumstances,” said Guild President Henry Davis. “This was a long and arduous process for all of us.” The … Continue reading New contract ratified
Cast your vote Wednesday
Results will be announced at general membership meeting Wednesday A ratification vote on the tentative agreement between the Buffalo Newspaper Guild and The Buffalo News will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the fifth-floor cafeteria. Please do not forget to cast your ballot! As previously stated, the two-year tentative agreement was … Continue reading Cast your vote Wednesday
Tentative agreement reached
The Guild and The News reached a tentative agreement Friday morning that includes no changes in health insurance, and a cash bonus of $400 for part-timers and $800 for full-timers. The two-year agreement, which must be ratified by Guild members, was unanimously endorsed by the bargaining team. “This is a good contract considering the bleak … Continue reading Tentative agreement reached
Guild approves budget
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild remains in solid financial shape with the recent approval of the 2011-12 budget by the organization’s Executive Committee. The $165,000 spending plan, approved without a dissenting vote cast, comes as the unit continues to shrink and leadership keeping an eye towards maximizing every dollar that comes in. "We continue to be … Continue reading Guild approves budget
Movement on money
The Guild bargaining committee decided Wednesday to postpone a planned “byline blackout” originally set for Sunday and Monday after making some progress this week in contract negotiations with The News. Company executives started talking about offering Guild employees a cash lump-sum bonus, but have said they will not agree to a percentage raise in pay. … Continue reading Movement on money
Why share the savings?
Buffalo Newspaper Guild members recently offered handwritten notes to the publisher about why they deserve a share of the savings the Guild has helped this company create (nearly $6 million since 2009, including buyout and healthcare savings this year, and the loss of roughly 100 full-time employees). The original notes were presented to Stan Lipsey. … Continue reading Why share the savings?
Ongoing mobilization and “byline blackout”
A reminder to all Guild members that this Friday and every Friday is Black Frlday. Please wear black as negotiations continue. Mobilization efforts will be ongoing and strengthen as the Guild continues to press the company on key issues. Little progress was made this week in negotiations between the Guild and management over the key … Continue reading Ongoing mobilization and “byline blackout”
Why share the savings – Take 2
Last Friday, the Guild asked all members to leave a Post-It note on the fifth floor letting management know personally why they deserve a share of the savings the Guild has helped this company find over the years. We had white sheets of paper temporarily hanging from the fifth-floor railing to give members a place … Continue reading Why share the savings – Take 2
Wages are a sticking point
Both sides closer to agreement on other issues The News and the Guild on Wednesday traded contract proposals, finding conceptual agreement on many issues, including health insurance. But wages remain one of the key issues that separate the parties. The Guild also is still arguing for relief from a clause in our contract that would … Continue reading Wages are a sticking point
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