We all know we work in a very uncertain time in the newspaper industry. Profits are declining, staffs are getting smaller, and the employees left are working harder while making concessions in wages and benefits. This is a huge challenge for unions, including The Guild. People have come to look at unions with apathy or … Continue reading A look back at 2012: Guild accomplishments in tough times
Guild reaches out to journalists in Newtown
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild provided a chicken wing lunch Dec. 27 to the staff of the Danbury News-Times, the daily newspaper that regularly covers Newtown, Conn. where the mass school shooting took place on Dec. 14. It was our way – in Buffalo style – to acknowledge the tragedy and show our support for the … Continue reading Guild reaches out to journalists in Newtown
Guild Holiday Gala enjoyed by all
More than 80 Guild members, retirees and guests enjoyed food and fun at the 2012 Holiday Gala held at Pearl Street Grill on Dec. 14. The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers and Guild band Jeff Simon's Desk helped spread the holiday cheer. [nggallery id=6] The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers: Jeff Simon introduces Guild rock band Jeff … Continue reading Guild Holiday Gala enjoyed by all
Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
By Mark Sommer Eleven members of the Executive Committee took part in a one-day retreat Nov. 2 to look beyond the day-to-day concerns at The Buffalo News. The gathering in a conference room at the Burchfield Penny Art Center took stock of the challenges the Buffalo Newspaper Guild and other locals are facing around the … Continue reading Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Dozens of Guild members came out last Thursday for some camaraderie and a free hot drink from the visiting Rolling Joe’s Café truck. Many News employees also generously contributed to the American Red Cross at a separate fund raising table. The Guild gratefully received everything from spare change to a $100 check and ultimately raised $436 … Continue reading Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Enjoy a hot drink on us Thursday
We invite all Guild members to join us in front of the The News building on Thursday any time from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rolling Joe’s Café will offer Guild members who present this coupon their choice of variety of coffees, teas, hot chocolate or soft drinks free of charge. Warm up with a … Continue reading Enjoy a hot drink on us Thursday
Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
The Guild is betting its members will “buy in” to its latest engagement initiative designed to promote Guild activities, events, contests and fun facts. An informational playing card is being distributed each week to Guild members until a complete 52-card deck is reached. So far, cards have announced a trivia contest, a local meeting and … Continue reading Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
Special planning session to address future of Guild
How can the Buffalo Newspaper Guild improve unity, increase participation and maintain a healthy union – from leadership to financials? Those are some of the questions members of the Executive Committee will tackle at a special planning session Nov. 2 at the Burchfield Penney Art Gallery. We spend most of our time focused on bargaining … Continue reading Special planning session to address future of Guild
Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
A half dozen Guild and family members representing Classified, Editorial and Inside Circulation raised $350 (so far) and joined nearly 10,000 others in walking 2.25 miles through downtown Buffalo Sunday as part of the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Didn’t walk with us? It’s not too late to contribute to the team! Go to … Continue reading Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Lump sum pension buyout advice for former employees
The Buffalo News is offering a special one-time lump sum benefit offer for certain employees who left the newspaper but have yet to start collecting their pension. The one-time option to receive a pension benefit in a single payment will be offered from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. The lump sum is calculated in accordance … Continue reading Lump sum pension buyout advice for former employees