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
Informational meetings and vote on tentative agreement scheduled
July 9, 2015 -- The Guild will hold two informational meetings at noon and 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 in the first-floor auditorium to discuss the tentative agreement reached between the Guild bargaining team and The News. We strongly encourage all Guild members to attend. A ratification vote on the tentative agreement will subsequently be … Continue reading Informational meetings and vote on tentative agreement scheduled
Tentative agreement reached
June 22, 2015 -- The Guild and The News reached a tentative agreement Friday that maintains fully covered health insurance through 2016, provides cash bonuses and a cellphone allowance, and makes a key improvement in our insurance arrangement in the event of premium increases after the contract expires. The tentative agreement for a two-year contract … Continue reading Tentative agreement reached
June 2015 Executive Committee meeting minutes
Guild executive committee minutes // Tuesday, June 16, 2015 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m, June 16, 2015 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Davis provided an update on bargaining with the News and the latest proposals that were exchanged. Davis updated the committee on the previous … Continue reading June 2015 Executive Committee meeting minutes
Guild makes a key proposal to News: Focus remains on wages and health insurance
June 2, 2015 -- The Guild bargaining team on Monday presented a package proposal to The News that accepts its proposal for employees to begin paying a portion of medical insurance premiums in 2017. The proposed three-year deal would include raises in two years of a contract that runs through 2017, a one-time cash bonus … Continue reading Guild makes a key proposal to News: Focus remains on wages and health insurance
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