The Buffalo Newspaper Guild is governed by a set of by-laws, and it’s time to consider amending them. The proposed changes reflect changes in the Guild and in technology. We have email and a website now, for instance, so we’re no longer solely dependent on paper bulletins to communicate with members. We’re smaller, too, meaning … Continue reading Guild proposes changes to its by-laws

In June, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild quietly launched a social media campaign aimed at sharing the stories and faces of dedicated guild members. The first featured Guild member was reporter Lou Michel, who shared his inspiration for getting into this often challenging business. “I wrote my first short story at 8 years old. It was … Continue reading Guild launches social media campaign

13 Guild bargaining units at Digital First Media groups have joined forces in a coordinated bargaining strategy. Bill Ross, executive director of the Newspaper Guild of Philadelphia, provided an update on the strategy at TNG's multi-council meeting in Cleveland in late April. The stated goal is to "develop a coordinated bargaining strategy in upcoming negotiations … Continue reading #NewsMatters in coordinated bargaining strategy

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