The Executive Committee of The Buffalo Newspaper Guild last week gave The Buffalo News a contract proposal in advance of negotiations. The proposal called for a two-year contract extension of the current collective bargaining agreement, a modest salary increase and/or lump sums, and an extension of The News’ current health insurance obligation. In addition, the … Continue reading News rejects Guild contract proposal
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TNG Sector Conference Report
The 2011 Sector Conference of The Newspaper Guild was held in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 3-6. Treasurer Kim Leiser and Local Service Representative Tammy Turnbull attended for Buffalo Newspaper Guild. National representation from the locals was heavy; TNG Canada and Puerto Rico were also represented. The agenda was full for the conference due to the … Continue reading TNG Sector Conference Report
Publisher reviews The News’ financial picture
The operating profit at The Buffalo News -- how much money it made before taxes -- rose from 2009 to 2010. That was the key takeaway point from a Jan. 25 presentation by Publisher Stan Lipsey on the financial status of the newspaper. However, Lipsey, as in past years, tempered the positive news with a … Continue reading Publisher reviews The News’ financial picture
Jan. 2011: Guild local minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m, Jan. 26, 2011 at One News Plaza, first-floor auditorium. Motion/Second/Carried Fairbanks/Tan to approve the minutes of the last general membership meeting. Bargaining outlined President Henry Davis spoke about bargaining, including the announcement the Executive Committee had approved the bargaining team of Henry Davis, Felice … Continue reading Jan. 2011: Guild local minutes
Jan. 2011: Executive Committee minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m, Jan. 19, 2011 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Tammy Turnbull reported that the Guild tried to set up a Labor Management Committee meeting with The News but was unsuccessful. Grievance report by Phil Fairbanks: There is a Christmas week holiday pay issue … Continue reading Jan. 2011: Executive Committee minutes
DMs benefit from two new settlements
Part-time district managers will be eligible for interest-free car loans and full-time DMs will be eligible for part-time holiday shifts as part of two new settlements by the Guild and The Buffalo News. The car loan agreement means part-time DMs who have worked at The News for at least a year are eligible for a … Continue reading DMs benefit from two new settlements
In Jim Kelley’s memory
The Guild has made donations to two organizations – the Hospice Foundation of Western New York and Bishop Timon High School – in memory of Jim Kelley. Kelley, as all of you know, was an outstanding sportswriter for The News who became one of the best hockey beat reporters in North America, and his wife, … Continue reading In Jim Kelley’s memory
Christmas party a hit
The Guild Christmas party Dec. 16 at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery featured great food, drink, conversation and music. More than 70 Guild and family members and guests attended the celebration, complete with humor, live music and door prizes. Thanks to the Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Interdenominational Singers for their contribution. The group was larger than … Continue reading Christmas party a hit
New Guild officers elected
The new year will bring a new slate of Guild officers chosen at November’s general membership meeting. They will serve three-year terms. They are: President, Henry Davis; Vice President of Mobilization, Sandy Tan; Vice President of Contract Administration, Phil Fairbanks; Secretary, Keith McShea; and Treasurer, Kim Leiser The Guild also named chief stewards. Editorial: Dayside … Continue reading New Guild officers elected
Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
Buffalo News Publisher Stan Lipsey and his entire executive team spent the weekend “conducting business” in Las Vegas. We originally thought there was some newspaper convention in town or other compelling reason for them to travel across the country to this desert gambling mecca. But no. Apparently, this is nothing more than a hot corporate … Continue reading Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
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