President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 4:47 p.m, May 30, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Davis discussed with the committee what The News was seeking following the first bargaining session, including its goals as it relates to health care and the length of the contract. Davis and … Continue reading May 30 Special Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
News eyes new health insurance strategy
The Guild bargaining team met last week for the first official meeting with News management at which the company presented its strategy to significantly reshape health insurance choices for all employees. The strategy, as preliminarily envisioned by The News, could leave coverage to Guild members largely unchanged, at least for a year, while offering more … Continue reading News eyes new health insurance strategy
Guild launches outreach campaign
The Guild is embarking on a campaign to improve membership involvement and communication. And what better way to do that than break bread together. Our goal is to give members an opportunity to meet face to face with their union leadership and learn more about the organization that has represented Buffalo News employees for more … Continue reading Guild launches outreach campaign
Call for greater collaboration comes out of Newspaper Guild sector conference
Sharing resources in more austere times was one of the major themes to come out of the recent Newspaper Guild sector conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Buffalo Newspaper Guild sent four delegates to the conference, which attracted about 100 Guild representatives from across North America. The national organization urged delegates, especially those from stronger locals, … Continue reading Call for greater collaboration comes out of Newspaper Guild sector conference
May 2013 General Membership Meeting Minutes
Meetings were held at noon and 12:30 on May 15, 2013, at The News' first-floor auditorium, One News Plaza. 12 p.m. meeting Attendees: Henry Davis, Mark Sommer, Kim Leiser, Tammy Turnbull, Matt Spina, Brian Meyer, Matt Glynn, Jonathan Epstein, David Robinson, Matt Gryta, Sharon Gleason, Sandy Tan, Phil Fairbanks, Melinda Miller, Andrew Galarneau, Denise Gee, … Continue reading May 2013 General Membership Meeting Minutes
Agendas for upcoming meetings
Here are the agendas for the upcoming Guild Executive Committee Meeting to be held May 14, 2013 and Guild General Membership Meeting to be held May 15, 2013. Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for May 14, 2013 Approval of minutes Committee Reports -- Finance: -- Grievance: -- Mobilization: Old Business -- Update on contract negotiations: Henry … Continue reading Agendas for upcoming meetings
Guild takes part in shoreline cleanup project
By Dan Herbeck It takes a lot more than howling, bone-chilling winds, icy temperatures, sleet, snow and hail to deter the Buffalo Newspaper Guild's Bonfatti Cleanup Team. Seventeen Guild members and friends braved some very nasty weather on the morning of April 20 to take part in the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper's shoreline cleanup project. We … Continue reading Guild takes part in shoreline cleanup project
April 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, April 17, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Davis mentioned that Tricia Clark had left The News, and thus the Guild, and he lauded her service to the committee as an inside circulation delegate, notably her organizing of annual holiday … Continue reading April 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
Volunteers needed for community project
A litter cleanup of the small park at the Ohio Street Boat Launch on April 20 will mark the second year of a Guild initiative to aid the Spring Shoreline Cleanup coordinated by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. We’re conducting this effort annually in memory of our late friend, reporter and Guild leader John “Jay” Bonfatti. Jay, … Continue reading Volunteers needed for community project
February 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m, Feb. 19, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Agenda: * Committee Reports: Finance, Mobilization, Grievance/Contract Administration * New Business: Review of The Buffalo News' revise of the Electronic Communications Policy to include new guidelines on Social Media Update on 2013 … Continue reading February 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
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