May 16, 2016 -- The Buffalo News last week issued only four bargaining proposals as contract talks started with the Guild. But they are very big, difficult proposals that target severance pay, health insurance, the trial period in the newsroom and the existence of the Classified Department. “We are looking at ways to better the … Continue reading News issues major proposals as contract talks begin
Leiser named new local staff rep
In other big Guild news, Kim Leiser has been hired to replace Tammy as local staff representative and is scheduled to start in July. Kim, an administrative assistant in Circulation, has worked in the News department since 1994. She has served as Guild treasurer since 2010 and Circulation chief steward since 2005. She’s also treasurer … Continue reading Leiser named new local staff rep
Q&A: NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer
As The Buffalo News prepares to begin bargaining next month, Guild member Mark Sommer sat down for a chat with The NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer on April 23 at the TNG-CWA Multi-Council Meeting in Cleveland. Sommer: We’re starting contract negotiations next week. We don’t know all the issues yet, but we know health care will … Continue reading Q&A: NewsGuild President Bernie Lunzer
Working Together
Recruiting new members and mobilizing for strong contracts were major themes at The NewsGuild Multi-Council Meeting held over the April 22-24 weekend in Cleveland. The gathering of 60 TNG representatives was hosted by the Great Lakes District Council. It occurred as union workers at newspapers and digital operations continue to be under assault by media … Continue reading Working Together
Bonfatti cleanup crew steps up again
By Dan Herbeck Our big old Guild buddy, John “Jay” Bonfatti, would have been thrilled. Once again, a group of Buffalo Newspaper Guild volunteers got together in his honor and made an impact at the annual Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. The event took place on Saturday, April 23. The “Bonfatti Cleanup Crew,” made up … Continue reading Bonfatti cleanup crew steps up again
Volunteers needed for cleanup: Guild’s annual community project with Riverkeeper
A litter cleanup of the small park at the Ohio Street Boat Launch on Saturday, April 23 will mark the fifth year of a Guild initiative to aid the Spring Shoreline Cleanup coordinated by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. The annual effort is conducted in memory of our late friend, reporter and Guild leader John “Jay” Bonfatti. … Continue reading Volunteers needed for cleanup: Guild’s annual community project with Riverkeeper
March 2016 Guild executive committee meeting minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m, March 15, 2016 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Aaron Besecker presented the grievance report - There is an issue involving a funeral home ad and a non-affiliate. There was a meeting with Joe Giglia about it Monday. "We think we … Continue reading March 2016 Guild executive committee meeting minutes
Tammy Turnbull heads to The News Guild-CWA
In her 15 years as the Buffalo Newspaper Guild's local service representative, Tammy Turnbull has served as an indispensable leader and a reliable constant in a changing industry. From handling challenging contract negotiations and complex grievance procedures to shepherding the Guild through four office moves, Turnbull's diverse work and skills have helped to shepherd the … Continue reading Tammy Turnbull heads to The News Guild-CWA
Unions score reprieve in potentially devastating Supreme Court case
As recently as early February, union experts and advocates across the United States were gearing up for a devastating blow to the movement from the United States Supreme Court. But that result is looking less likely in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death on Feb. 13, which is likely to alter the … Continue reading Unions score reprieve in potentially devastating Supreme Court case
Guild executive committee minutes // Tuesday, February 16, 2016
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m, Feb. 16, 2016 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Treasurer Kim Leiser presented the budget. It included revised numbers to answer questions from the previous year. The budget was approved unanimously. Aaron Besecker presented the grievance report. -- There have been some retail/classified … Continue reading Guild executive committee minutes // Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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