Join us for food and good conversation at our last regular membership meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the News auditorium. Get the latest on the financial health of the Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, vote on Guild leadership and get a preview for 2011 contract negotiations.  Nov. 17, 2010 … Continue reading Money talk at Wednesday membership meeting

The Guild is looking for someone who can oversee editorial content on its Web site, as part of a potential reorganization of its communications efforts. Right now, the Guild’s communication structure is divided among several people. If you are interested, contact Sandy Tan at 849-4419.

Who runs The Buffalo Newspaper Guild?  A lot of us, and you could be one of them.  In November, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will begin the process of selecting members to serve in all positions of leadership for three-year terms. Any member in good standing with a commitment to serving the best interests of the … Continue reading Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership

There will be no early start this year to contract negotiations between the Guild and The Buffalo News. The health insurers’ pricing of health plans, as well as the continued skyrocketing cost of health care from doctors and hospitals, proved to be the main impediment to getting a deal done. This is a very worrisome … Continue reading Insurance issues block early bargaining

Negotiations between anchors and reporters represented by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO (AFTRA) and the owners of WIVB-TV, LIN Media, resumed this week after 10 months. The two sides will meet again on October 25 and 26. Members who attended the two days of bargaining expressed concern that the company is … Continue reading WIVB returns to bargaining

Guild leaders received approval Aug. 4 at a general membership meeting to start negotiations on a limited set of issues with The Buffalo News a year early.       The Guild’s agenda for the proposed talks is limited to wages, health insurance and a contract extension. Other issues may get negotiated, depending on The News’ agenda.  Guild … Continue reading Guild members approve early bargaining

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the News auditorium. 1. Resolution to enter into early contract negotiations with The News. 2. Nomination of bargaining committee members and chairman. 3. Resolution to approve settlements and arbitrations. 4. Nomination of Phil Fairbanks as vice chairman for contract compliance. 5. Nomination of Geoff Nason as … Continue reading Aug. 4 Membership Meeting Agenda

Saturday, August 14th at 1 p.m. Como Lake Park Shelter #25 2220 Como Park Blvd., Lancaster Union members are FREE, Non-members $3.00, children 3 & under are free. Lunch will be provided: Hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and assorted salads. Surprise live music appearance by Jeff Simon’s Desk? Raffle for door prizes for children & adults! … Continue reading Please join us for the Buffalo Newspaper Guild Summer Picnic

Limited agenda includes health insurance and wages Guild members will be asked next month to approve an early start to negotiations with The Buffalo News. The talks, if approved by the membership, will focus on a limited agenda, most notably wages and health care. Guild leaders believe an early start to bargaining -- the current … Continue reading Guild proposes early bargaining

The Guild recently added three new members to its governing body, but finds itself looking for one more. The latest vacancy on the Guild Executive Committee was created when Dick Fay resigned last month as vice president of contract administration, one of five top leadership positions in the union. The Guild will accept nominations for … Continue reading Guild adds activists and looks for more