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
State of The News presented
Feb. 1, 2016 – During one of more optimistic State of the News meetings of recent years in late January, The Buffalo News reported declines in sales and profits far less severe than its peers, proving itself a continued outlier in a struggling industry. First, the numbers: Despite an 18 percent decline in operating profits … Continue reading State of The News presented
Guild November 2015 executive committee meeting minutes
Guild executive committee minutes // Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m, Nov. 18, 2015 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Aaron Besecker presented the grievance report. A caucus was held prior to the executive meeting. A grievance was filed Sept. 22 regarding a … Continue reading Guild November 2015 executive committee meeting minutes
Holiday party Dec. 11
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild- CWA 31026 Cordially Invites You to the ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 11, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. BUFFALO MARRIOTT, HARBORCENTER Enter on Main Street side of building FREE for MEMBERS $10 for RETIREES, $15 for GUESTS DINNER at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: ABC, Felice McMillion, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, Renee Mikler, CIRCULATION, … Continue reading Holiday party Dec. 11
NewsGuild busy organizing digital journalists
The NewsGuild wants to be "the voice for digital journalists." In a column last month, NewsGuild-CWA President Bernie Lunzer wrote about why the NewsGuild is the right place for digital journalists: Many journalists went into digital media with high hopes but low expectations because digital profit was illusory. But as many startups have stabilized and … Continue reading NewsGuild busy organizing digital journalists
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