The Buffalo News saw its operating profit decline in 2014, amid continued challenges with subscriptions and advertising revenue. But the paper continues to see opportunities to grow its commercial printing business. “We had a good year, but it’s not coming from our traditional core business,” said Warren T. Colville, the publisher and president, during an … Continue reading State of the News meeting: Ad revenue down, but commercial print revenue up
December 2014 executive committee meeting minutes
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m, Dec. 3, 2014 at The News' second-floor conference room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Leiser/Besecker to approve the October 2014 executive committee meeting minutes as published on the Guild's web site. Tresurer Kim Leiser reviewed the budgets for the 2013-14 and … Continue reading December 2014 executive committee meeting minutes
HQ, Regional Races Uncontested As Guild Heads Into Election Year
Republished with permission from The Newspaper Guild The Guild is headed into an election year for international and regional offices, but campaigns could end as quickly as they begin if all races remain uncontested. Currently, Guild President Bernie Lunzer is unopposed in his bid for re-election, as is Martha Waggoner, the Guild’s international chairperson. Lunzer … Continue reading HQ, Regional Races Uncontested As Guild Heads Into Election Year
Guild bargaining update: Wages remains key among unresolved issues
December 22, 2014 — No pay raise, no way. That continues to be management's position on granting a pay raise as we head into 2015, despite Guild members going nearly five years without one. The News' most recent response to Guild bargaining proposals — which include a 3 percent raise for each year in a … Continue reading Guild bargaining update: Wages remains key among unresolved issues
Guild responds to News package: Wages and Classified among unresolved issues
Dec. 8, 2014 -- Contract talks continued last week on a slightly more positive note, but nothing has happened yet to indicate the parties are closer to agreement on some of the remaining key issues. The News in November changed course by presenting a “package proposal” with no pay raise or bonus that would end … Continue reading Guild responds to News package: Wages and Classified among unresolved issues
October 2014 executive committee meeting minutes
Agenda emailed prior to meeting: Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for October 15, 2014 Agenda items include: Committee Reports: Mobilization, Grievances, Finance Bargaining Update Holiday Party 2014 Update Appoint Aaron Besecker of the Editorial Department as a representative to the Grievance Committee Revisit Endorsement for TNG President/ Secretary Treasurer -------------------------- Wednesday, October 15, 2014 President … Continue reading October 2014 executive committee meeting minutes
Tickets available for Guild holiday gala
Tickets are on sale now for the Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s Annual Holiday Gala. The party will be held Friday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 until 10 p.m. at the Century Grill, 318 Pearl Street. Guild members are free while tickets for retirees are $10 and guests are $15. The party will include appetizers, a buffet dinner, … Continue reading Tickets available for Guild holiday gala
News seeks to end bargaining: Contract talks turn sour with unacceptable company offer
Nearly six months after bargaining started, we stand at a crucial turning point. On Monday, The News abruptly changed course in contract talks by presenting a “package proposal” to The Guild that would end negotiations with a deal that expires July 31, 2015. The package provides no pay raise or bonus — not a penny. … Continue reading News seeks to end bargaining: Contract talks turn sour with unacceptable company offer
September 2014 Executive Committee meeting minutes
Agenda emailed prior to meeting: Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for September 17, 2014 Approval of minutes -- Committee Reports -- Finance: Kim Leiser -- Contract administration:Mark Sommer -- Mobilization: PhilFairbanks Old Business -- Recap of Labor Day parade -- 2014 contract negotiationsupdate New Business -- Approve expenditure of up to $2500 for a new … Continue reading September 2014 Executive Committee meeting minutes
Informational Meetings: Get a status report about negotiations at Oct. 16 sessions
October 9, 2014 — Contract negotiations resumed Monday with The News telling The Guild that the company wanted a two-year deal with no raises. News management said it would consider offering cash bonuses, but only in return for unspecified concessions. The Guild bargaining team countered that members are working harder than ever, have received only … Continue reading Informational Meetings: Get a status report about negotiations at Oct. 16 sessions
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