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
Jurisdiction: What is it and why you should care
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild regularly deals with issues at The News related to jurisdiction. Often, the issues get little attention, as Guild officers and News managers work through problems that arise. No matter how seemingly minor an issue, the Guild has sought to be vigilant about jurisdiction because the principle is so important. So far, … Continue reading Jurisdiction: What is it and why you should care
Update on Guild issues
Ever since we ratified a new contract in July, people have approached me to say it must be nice to have a break until negotiations start again next year. I understand that. Fighting for a fair contract remains a central part of what The Guild does. But it is not the only thing we do. … Continue reading Update on Guild issues
New Parking Policy: News and Guild address new rules, regulations for lot
The Guild and The News have resolved issues related to a new parking procedure policy the company is issuing for employees. The changes in the policy stem from heightened concern over security in the parking lot as a result of increased activity in and around the News building with the popularity of Canalside and other … Continue reading New Parking Policy: News and Guild address new rules, regulations for lot
Guild members march in annual Labor Day parade
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild once again marched in the annual AFL- CIO Labor Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, Sept. 7. The free event welcomed all Guild members, spouses, kids and well-behaved pets. The fun event celebrated workers and their achievements. The parade headed down Abbott Road in South Buffalo to Cazenovia Park, where free … Continue reading Guild members march in annual Labor Day parade
Join the Labor Day parade
August, 2015 -- Please join us as the Buffalo Newspaper Guild once again marches in the annual AFL- CIO Labor Day Parade and Picnic on Monday, Sept. 7. The free event welcomes all Guild members, spouses, kids and well-behaved pets. Even if you haven’t been to the Labor Day Parade in recent years, we hope … Continue reading Join the Labor Day parade
Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement
The tentative agreement between The Buffalo News and The Buffalo Newspaper Guild-CWA 31026 was ratified in voting Sunday and Monday by a vote of 94-8. The Guild and The News in June reached the tentative agreement that maintains fully covered health insurance through 2016, provides cash bonuses and a cellphone allowance, and makes a key … Continue reading Guild members vote to ratify tentative agreement
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