President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. The meeting was called after this morning's news that The Buffalo News was sold to Lee Enterprises. Tan informed the executive committee of what she knew about the sale. She pointed … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes — special meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020
Statement on the sale of The Buffalo News to Lee Enterprises
Since word broke this morning about the sale of The Buffalo News to Lee Enterprises, the Guild leadership team has scrambled to research all the implications this may have for our members. While there is limited information we know right now, we want to assure all members that we are doing everything possible to find … Continue reading Statement on the sale of The Buffalo News to Lee Enterprises
Guild executive committee minutes: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Hipp/Mooney to approve the October executive committee minutes. Secretary Keith McShea owes the minutes for November and December. The Mobilization Committee report came via President Sandy Tan, who noted that … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. October minutes are complete but will wait until next month. Secretary Keith McShea owes November minutes as well. The TNG President's national election winner is Jon Schleuss, beating incumbent Bernie Lunzer; … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Holiday party closes out 2019 with cheer
Members of the Guild, retirees and family members, gathered at Templeton Landing on Friday, Dec. 6 for the annual holiday party. The Lonnie Hudgins Memorial Singers performed modified carols again this year and members of the Typographical Union No. 9 joined Guild members for the first time. Here are some photos from the party.
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. There are no minutes. Administrative Officer Kim Leiser asks for nominations for executive officer positions. Keith McShea nominates Sandy Tan for president. Leiser, hearing no nominations, declares Sandy Tan president by … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
Cast your Guild vote Tuesday
Vote from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the fifth-floor cafeteria Earlier this year, The NewsGuild held a contested unionwide election for president. Incumbent candidate Bernie Lunzer faced a challenge from Los Angeles’ Jon Schleuss. Based on several election challenges, The NewsGuild must re-run the election. Lunzer is the current president of The NewsGuild. He … Continue reading Cast your Guild vote Tuesday
Guild’s Holiday Party set for Dec. 6
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Welcome event for Typographical Union merger Nov. 6
Mark your calendars! To welcome the two dozen Buffalo News employees previously represented by the Typographical Union, the Guild will host a welcome event on the second floor at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 for all Guild members. More details to come.
Guild Executive Committee approves Buffalo-Niagara Typographical Union merger
It’s official! The Buffalo Newspaper Guild Executive Committee unanimously voted to approve the merger agreement with the Buffalo-Niagara Typographical Union No. 9, CWA Local 14148. Typographical Union President Harold Rehm and Guild President Sandy Tan signed the merger agreement Tuesday, which was immediately ratified by the Executive Committee. Additional paperwork to gain official News Guild … Continue reading Guild Executive Committee approves Buffalo-Niagara Typographical Union merger
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