Luke Hammill, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild's Sun papers steward, recently attended the national NewsGuild's New Local Officers Seminar, held March 1 to 4 in the Baltimore, Md., area. Topics included stewards' rights and responsibilities, bargaining goals and strategies, mobilization and organizing. Many of this year's attendees came from newly organized shops across the United … Continue reading Guild rep attends NewsGuild’s New Local Officers Seminar
Guild executive committee meeting minutes: Wednesday, May 9, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m, Wednesday, May 9, 2019 at The News' auditorium, One News Plaza. Vice President for Conference Enforcement Aaron Besecker's update: "We will be filing a grievance in accounting regarding work that was ours that has moved to management. We have been in talks with them … Continue reading Guild executive committee meeting minutes: Wednesday, May 9, 2019
Guild members volunteer for annual Shoreline Sweep
By Mike Pesarchick Jr. The sun was shining on the Scajaquada Pathway as I, Aaron Besecker and Francesca Bond arrived to take part in Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's annual Shoreline Sweep, dedicated to cleaning up trash from the area's waterways. The Guild has taken part in the sweep for many years now; this was the first year … Continue reading Guild members volunteer for annual Shoreline Sweep
Guild members participate in annual Kids Day
Members of the Guild sold Kids Day editions of The Buffalo News once again this year to benefit Oishei Children's Hospital. Guild members volunteer each year at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and East Ferry Street to sell papers in the early morning hours. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, thanks to decent weather, enthusiastic volunteers and … Continue reading Guild members participate in annual Kids Day
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Fairbanks/Robinson to approve the executive committee meeting minutes for March. Vice President for Contract Enforcement Aaron Besecker reported on contract issues. There was a grievance committee prior to the executive … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza.Motion/Second/Carried Tan/Leiser to approve minutes for January and updates for October and November. MobilizationTan reports that Interim Vice President for Mobilization and Communication Colin Dabkowski will be stepping back until at least the … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Interim Vice President for Mobilization and Communication Colin Dabkowski issued his mobilization report. A new Frontier Reporter has been published; topic for next issue is unknown. With the start of the … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019
Guild executive committee minutes: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Secretary Keith McShea confirmed the unconfirmed: The minutes for September and October are not ready for approval. Interim Vice President for Mobilization and Communication Colin Dabkowski issued his mobilization report. It … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Vice President for Contract Enforcement Aaron Besecker delivered his committee report. Besecker and President Sandy Tan had a meeting regarding freelancers in sports with Margaret Kenny and Josh Barnett. There will … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. There is a new hire in ABC. Felice McMillion explained the situation in which The News was seeking an additional three months of probation. Motion/Second/Carried Robinson/Portman to extend probation by three … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018
Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA Local 31026 