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Trouble on our doorstep. Read all about it in the summer/fall edition of The Frontier Reporter
We had some political mayhem and the close of Lee Enterprises’ fiscal year, all of which has spelled trouble for the Guild. Check out new features and all the Guild news you may have from the summer and fall in the latest edition of The Frontier Reporter newsletter.
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Guild December 2013 executive committee minutes
Agenda emailed prior to meeting:
Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for Dec. 11, 2013 (more…)
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November 2013 general membership meeting minutes
Meeting called to order by President Henry Davis at 12:09 p.m. in The News’ auditorium. (more…)
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Guild works to fix News’ health plan: Union finds health insurance flaws now being corrected
The Guild have been working with The News to correct two important Univera Healthcare coverage problems discovered by our members and leadership after The News sent out its NewsFlex benefits package to Guild members.
These issues, which have now been fixed, would have otherwise led to higher out-of-pocket hospitalization costs for our members and hurt those who have dependent children who live away from home but depend on their parents for coverage. (more…)
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Buffalo hosts Newspaper Guild event: Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger makes a surprise visit
Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger stopped by the Great Lakes-Midwest Joint Council Meeting in Buffalo on Nov. 9. Photo by David Carson. The 40 participants at the Great Lakes-Midwest Joint Council Meeting in Buffalo this month received a jolt when a surprise guest visited during a special Guild program.
The weekend meeting, which included union members from Erie, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and St. Louis, was interrupted Nov. 9 by an appearance from legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, who was in Buffalo for a performance to benefit the Western New York Peace Center. (more…)
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Tentative Nov. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m, Nov. 12, 2013 at The News’ second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. (more…)
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Get your jingle bells on and pick up free tickets to the 2013 Guild Holiday Party!
When: From 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 6
Where: Century Grill, 320 Pearl Street, Buffalo
What: Buffet dinner, door prizes and live music by Jeff Simon’s Desk! Buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. Soft drinks included. Cash bar.
Cost: FREE this year for Guild members, $10 for retirees, $15 for guests
Please request tickets by Monday, Dec. 2. For tickets, please see:
Editorial: Steve Watson or Sandy Tan
DM’s: DIck Fay
Inside Circulation: Kim Leiser
ABC: Felice McMillion
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Vote on new Guild leadership at Wednesday’s noon membership meeting
Please join us at noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the first-floor News auditorium to get the latest update on what’s happening with your Guild and to vote on union leadership that will be responsible for representing and protecting you and your colleagues for the next three years. (more…)
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Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
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 organization may be nominated. (more…)
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Oct. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m, Oct. 16, 2013 at The News’ second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. (more…)
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New fall fashion accessory: Buffalo Newspaper Guild baseball hat!
Make a cool fall fashion statement and support the Guild! We have some sharplooking, khaki-and-black baseball hats embroidered with the Guild logo on the front and back.Each hat has a neutral khaki cap with a black bill and complementary black logo stitching on the front and back. The back of the cap also features a buckled, adjustable sizing strap. (more…)
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