President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. on in the second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Tan began with the president’s report, first thanking and saying goodbye to Vice President Colin Dabkowski, who will be leaving the News on Oct. 4. Tan thanked Dabkowski for serving six years as vice president, … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019
Guild, News team up to promote Labor Day subscription deal
On Monday, members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild will march in the annual Labor Day Parade. As part of a series of collaborative efforts aimed at boosting subscriptions, we’ll be passing out fliers to paradegoers promoting “the work of union journalists” with a special Labor Day introductory subscription offer for The News — six months … Continue reading Guild, News team up to promote Labor Day subscription deal
March in the Labor Day Parade
Guild members called to show solidarity in face of mounting challenges Aug. 27, 2019 – It’s been yet another challenging year, but the members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild have stood strong. We remain committed to our mission. We’ve continued to produce, edit and distribute excellent journalism, even in an era of shrinking resources. And … Continue reading March in the Labor Day Parade
Election committee orders re-run of election for NewsGuild president
The Sector Election and Referendum Committee of The NewsGuild-CWA has voted to order a re-run of the election for TNG President. The committee's decision and the schedule for the new election is here. The SERC directs locals to take all appropriate steps to communicate this decision and election schedule to Guild members.
Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Secretary Keith McShea confirms under peppering of questioning that there are no minutes. Vice President for Contract Enforcement Aaron Besecker reported on contract issues. A settlement has been reached in the … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Guild executive committee meeting minutes: Tuesday, June 19, 2019
President Sandy Tan called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2019 at The News' second-floor conference room (but the one by the computer room, not the usual one), One News Plaza. Secretary Keith McShea confirms under pointed questioning that there are no minutes. Vice President for Contract Enforcement Aaron Besecker reported … Continue reading Guild executive committee meeting minutes: Tuesday, June 19, 2019
Guild rep attends NewsGuild’s New Local Officers Seminar
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
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