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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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September – General Meeting Minutes
President Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m, Sept. 29, 2009 at Communications Workers of America office’s meeting room, 821 Elk Street. (more…)
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September – Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m, Sept. 29, 2009 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room (more…)
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Guild shirts still available – some discounted
For those who missed the opportunity to buy a Buffalo Newspaper Guild polo shirt, we will be placing a second round of orders next week. Deadline for new orders is this Wednesday, Sept. 30. The shirts come in both unisex “classic” polo and “women’s” styles in navy, white and black. (more…)
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September Meeting Agenda
The Guild will hold its next monthly membership meeting at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the CWA office, 821 Elk St. The office is located just west of the intersection of Elk and Seneca streets.
Here’s the agenda for the meeting: (more…)
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Buffalo Newspaper Guild Survey Results
The Guild surveyed its 245 members in June – 145 responded – and asked them to answer several questions about the union and its future. Here are the results: (more…)
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August Meeting Minutes
President Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m, Sept. 1, 2009 at 70 West Chippewa St., Suite 611. (more…)
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Guild fares well in membership survey
Four out of five Guild members think the union does a good job, according to a recent survey of members.
The Guild’s high approval marks contrast with the small number of union members – about 13 percent – who attended more than one local meeting the past year.
The results suggest that, while the Guild is viewed as effective, it needs to do a better job of involving members in the day-to-day operation of their union. Of the Guild’s 245 members, 145 took part in the survey by the union’s Healthy Locals Committee. The survey was conducted in June. (more…)
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United Way Day of Caring
Guild members took time to give back to the community on Aug. 19, 2009 as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Geoff Nason, Sandy Tan, Steve Watson, Lou Michel, Trevor Drayton (non-guild) and Colin Dabkowski grab onto the long roller used to reach the high spots on a cottage they repainted at Cradle Beach Camp. -
Special edition Guild shirts!
The Guild is offering a special edition, 75th Anniversary Buffalo Newspaper Guild polo shirt featuring the new, stylized Guild logo by member artist Adam Zyglis commemorating the Guild’s founding in 1934.
Each limited-edition polo shirt is $24. Part of the proceeds from each sale will go to support the 75th Anniversary celebration and help offset ticket costs for members. With the union set to renegotiate health care in 2010 and the full contract in 2011, this shirt is a great way to show Guild solidarity and pride. (more…)
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July Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m, July 28, 2009 at One News Plaza, fifth-floor cafeteria. (more…)
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