The Buffalo News has added guidelines on social media use in the workplace to its existing Electronic Communications Policy. The Electronic Communications Policy, which took effect in 2000, covers the use of such electronic communications equipment as telephones, voice mail, facsimile, email and Internet access. The new language covers social media, including Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, blogs, … Continue reading The News adopts social media guidelines
General membership meeting agenda for Feb. 20
The meeting will be held in the first-floor News auditorium at noon and 12:30 p.m. Committee Reports: Finance, Mobilization, Grievance/Contract Administration New Business: Nominate and vote on delegates for the TNG Sector Conference and CWA Convention in Pittsburgh, PA in April 2013 Update on 2013 contract negotiations Review of The News' revised Electronic Communications Policy … Continue reading General membership meeting agenda for Feb. 20
2013 State of the News: Operating profits up as overall revenues fall
Last year was the first time in decades that The Buffalo News did not pull in at least $100 million in annual revenues, Publisher and President Warren T. Colville told employees at the recent State of the News meetings. Operating profits have improved, however. And 2012 was the first time the company met its own … Continue reading 2013 State of the News: Operating profits up as overall revenues fall
January 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m, Jan. 16, 2013 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. First call for BNG delegates to TNG Sector Conference and CWA Convention in April 2013 Executive Committee Retreat Updates: Phil Fairbanks, Sandy Tan & Mike Harrington Committee Reports Old Business New Business … Continue reading January 2013 Executive Committee Minutes
A look back at 2012: Guild accomplishments in tough times
We all know we work in a very uncertain time in the newspaper industry. Profits are declining, staffs are getting smaller, and the employees left are working harder while making concessions in wages and benefits. This is a huge challenge for unions, including The Guild. People have come to look at unions with apathy or … Continue reading A look back at 2012: Guild accomplishments in tough times
Guild reaches out to journalists in Newtown
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild provided a chicken wing lunch Dec. 27 to the staff of the Danbury News-Times, the daily newspaper that regularly covers Newtown, Conn. where the mass school shooting took place on Dec. 14. It was our way – in Buffalo style – to acknowledge the tragedy and show our support for the … Continue reading Guild reaches out to journalists in Newtown
Guild Holiday Gala enjoyed by all
More than 80 Guild members, retirees and guests enjoyed food and fun at the 2012 Holiday Gala held at Pearl Street Grill on Dec. 14. The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers and Guild band Jeff Simon's Desk helped spread the holiday cheer. [nggallery id=6] The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers: Jeff Simon introduces Guild rock band Jeff … Continue reading Guild Holiday Gala enjoyed by all
Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
By Mark Sommer Eleven members of the Executive Committee took part in a one-day retreat Nov. 2 to look beyond the day-to-day concerns at The Buffalo News. The gathering in a conference room at the Burchfield Penny Art Center took stock of the challenges the Buffalo Newspaper Guild and other locals are facing around the … Continue reading Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Dozens of Guild members came out last Thursday for some camaraderie and a free hot drink from the visiting Rolling Joe’s Café truck. Many News employees also generously contributed to the American Red Cross at a separate fund raising table. The Guild gratefully received everything from spare change to a $100 check and ultimately raised $436 … Continue reading Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
November 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Nov. 13, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Treasurer Kim Leiser presented the 2013 budget. Expenditures were up, largely due to lost time. Income was down due to buyouts and the resulting decrease in dues as many full-time positions became … Continue reading November 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
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