Guild members once again bundled up and braved the mid-April cold to participate in a shoreline cleanup for the sixth year in a row. The cleanup was held at Father Conway Park and the Ohio Street Boat Launch in the Old First Ward, a large piece of land that encompasses railroad tracks, the shoreline and … Continue reading Guild members participate in annual shoreline cleanup
Guild members approve new contract
Members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild approved a new two-year contract on Thursday by a vote of 104-16. The bargaining team, which unanimously endorsed the agreement, was pleased by the excellent turnout. Henry Davis, member of the bargaining team and former Guild president, thanked everyone for the support throughout the process. "It was a long … Continue reading Guild members approve new contract
Guild schedules contract vote for April 20
The Guild has scheduled a ratification vote on the proposed contract with the News for Thursday, April 20. Members may vote between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the News fifth-floor cafeteria. Guild representatives will also be on hand from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the zone offices in Depew, Buffalo, Hamburg and Tonawanda. The tentative agreement, unanimously endorsed by … Continue reading Guild schedules contract vote for April 20
Company updates employees on State of the News
In a New Year’s message to readers, Buffalo News President and Publisher Warren T. Colville boasted about the newspaper’s strength and dedication to maintaining high editorial standards. “It is no secret that the newspaper industry has seen many challenges in recent years,” Colville wrote in the full-page ad that ran on Jan. 1. “I am … Continue reading Company updates employees on State of the News
Tan succeeds Davis as Guild president
The Guild’s Executive Committee nominated and elected Sandy Tan as the Guild’s new president, replacing Henry Davis, who decided not to run for a third three-year term. Davis served as president of the Guild from 2010 through 2016. He served on or headed Guild bargaining teams since the late 1990s. He became active in the … Continue reading Tan succeeds Davis as Guild president
Guild members rally outside News building
The Buffalo NewsGuild rallied outside The News Dec. 13, demanding a fair contract as negotiations that started back in mid-May headed toward 2017. The rally was one of several mobilization events that have ramped up over frustration with management’s negotiating position on health care. The Guild has agreed to pay for a portion of premiums … Continue reading Guild members rally outside News building
Guild executive committee minutes // Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016
Guild executive committee minutes // Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m, Nov. 16, 2016 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Davis/Kirchberger to approve the minutes for October's executive committee meeting. Colin Dabkowski reported on mobilization. Dabkowski said that the Guild is getting … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes // Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016
Annual holiday party Dec. 2
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild-CWA 31026 Cordially invites you to the … Annual Holiday Party 6-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 (Dinner at 7:00 p.m.) Templeton Landing FREE for Guild members $5 for retirees; $10 for guests Enjoy a great dinner and entertainment, including dancing, performances by the Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers, and Jeff Miers and his … Continue reading Annual holiday party Dec. 2
October 2016 Guild executive committee minutes
Guild executive committee minutes // Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m, Oct. 18, 2016 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Aaron Besecker reported on grievances. Besecker said the guild is writing a letter to management regarding the use of photos, including Buffalo Magazine's … Continue reading October 2016 Guild executive committee minutes
Guild seeks nominations for leadership
Oct. 14, 2016 -- Who runs The Buffalo Newspaper Guild? A lot of us, and you could be one of them. In November, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will begin the process of selecting members to serve in all positions of leadership for three-year terms. Any member in good standing with a commitment to serving the … Continue reading Guild seeks nominations for leadership
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