President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m, Nov. 12, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Nominations for Guild officers and executive committee members Kim Leiser nominates Henry Davis for president. Motion/Second/Carried Leiser/Fairbanks. Renee Mikler nominates Mark Sommer for vice president for contract enforcement. M/S/C Mikler/Leiser. Mark Sommer … Continue reading Tentative Nov. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Get your jingle bells on and pick up free tickets to the 2013 Guild Holiday Party!
When: From 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 6 Where: Century Grill, 320 Pearl Street, Buffalo What: Buffet dinner, door prizes and live music by Jeff Simon’s Desk! Buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. Soft drinks included. Cash bar. Cost: FREE this year for Guild members, $10 for retirees, $15 for guests Please request tickets … Continue reading Get your jingle bells on and pick up free tickets to the 2013 Guild Holiday Party!
Vote on new Guild leadership at Wednesday’s noon membership meeting
Please join us at noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the first-floor News auditorium to get the latest update on what’s happening with your Guild and to vote on union leadership that will be responsible for representing and protecting you and your colleagues for the next three years. Lunch will be provided. Nominations will be made … Continue reading Vote on new Guild leadership at Wednesday’s noon membership meeting
Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
Who runs The Buffalo Newspaper Guild? A lot of us, and you could be one of them. In November, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will begin the process of selecting members to serve in all positions of leadership for three-year terms. Any member in good standing with a commitment to serving the best interests of the … Continue reading Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
Oct. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m, Oct. 16, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Committee reports Treasurer Kim Leiser provided a Finance Committee report. It is the end of the Guild's fiscal year and she is in the process of finalizing the past year's budget and … Continue reading Oct. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
New fall fashion accessory: Buffalo Newspaper Guild baseball hat!
Make a cool fall fashion statement and support the Guild! We have some sharplooking, khaki-and-black baseball hats embroidered with the Guild logo on the front and back. Each hat has a neutral khaki cap with a black bill and complementary black logo stitching on the front and back. The back of the cap also features … Continue reading New fall fashion accessory: Buffalo Newspaper Guild baseball hat!
Guild members take part in Labor Day Parade
Guild members and their families joined in the 2013 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo.
Sept. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Agenda emailed prior to meeting: Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for Sept. 17, 2013 Approval of minutes Committee Reports -- Finance: Kim Leiser -- Grievance: Mark Sommer -- Mobilization: Sandy Tan Old Business -- Update on Guild retreat projects: Phil Fairbanks and Tammy Turnbull on outreach strategy; Mark Sommer on comic book project; Sandy Tan … Continue reading Sept. 2013 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Come for pizza and learn more about United Way services at Wednesday’s membership meeting
Join us for lunch at 12 pm or 12:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the first-floor News auditorium and get the latest update in what’s happening with your Guild. Representatives with the United Way will also provide an informational talk an all the ways the United Way is working in the community, partnering with labor … Continue reading Come for pizza and learn more about United Way services at Wednesday’s membership meeting
Guild signs off on TV sports show
The Guild Executive Committee over the Labor Day weekend approved an agreement allowing The News to broadcast a television sports show with sports reporters Jerry Sullivan and Bucky Gleason. The News approached the Guild recently about its interest in the show, which will air live twice a week on Mondays and Fridays on WBBZ-TV, starting … Continue reading Guild signs off on TV sports show
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