We invite all Guild members to join us in front of the The News building on Thursday any time from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rolling Joe’s Café will offer Guild members who present this coupon their choice of variety of coffees, teas, hot chocolate or soft drinks free of charge. Warm up with a … Continue reading Enjoy a hot drink on us Thursday
Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
The Guild is betting its members will “buy in” to its latest engagement initiative designed to promote Guild activities, events, contests and fun facts. An informational playing card is being distributed each week to Guild members until a complete 52-card deck is reached. So far, cards have announced a trivia contest, a local meeting and … Continue reading Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
Special planning session to address future of Guild
How can the Buffalo Newspaper Guild improve unity, increase participation and maintain a healthy union – from leadership to financials? Those are some of the questions members of the Executive Committee will tackle at a special planning session Nov. 2 at the Burchfield Penney Art Gallery. We spend most of our time focused on bargaining … Continue reading Special planning session to address future of Guild
October 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, Oct. 17, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Davis/Tan to approve the minutes of the September executive meeting. Treasurer Kim Leiser is working the budget. Mark Sommer reported on grievances: Management wanted to install recording devices in inside circulation … Continue reading October 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Draft September 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Sept. 18, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Tan/Popiolkowski to approve the June executive committee meeting minutes. Henry Davis discussed the Nov. 2 Guild executive committee planning session; he is seeking feedback about the event and looking forward to exchanging ideas and perspectives. … Continue reading Draft September 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
A half dozen Guild and family members representing Classified, Editorial and Inside Circulation raised $350 (so far) and joined nearly 10,000 others in walking 2.25 miles through downtown Buffalo Sunday as part of the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Didn’t walk with us? It’s not too late to contribute to the team! Go to … Continue reading Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Lump sum pension buyout advice for former employees
The Buffalo News is offering a special one-time lump sum benefit offer for certain employees who left the newspaper but have yet to start collecting their pension. The one-time option to receive a pension benefit in a single payment will be offered from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. The lump sum is calculated in accordance … Continue reading Lump sum pension buyout advice for former employees
Two dozen Guild and family members enjoy Labor Day Parade
Two dozen Guild and family members enjoyed the warm weather on Monday and marched in the annual 2012 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo on Monday. Guild members tossed candy to parade goers and marched with signs encouraging the public to support the Guild and protect quality journalism.
July Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m., July 18, 2012 at The News’ second-floor meeting room, One New Plaza. News Business from Henry Davis: The annual AFL-CIO picnic is on Friday, July 27, the Guild usually sends a few people. Tickets are $30.00. M/S/C Leiser/Tan to purchase two tickets for the … Continue reading July Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Guild members encouraged to look for discounts at Union Plus
Interested in saving hundreds and, potentially, thousands of dollars on products and services – everything from flowers to visits to the dentist? Of course, you are. That’s why The Buffalo Newspaper Guild wants to introduce you to a feature known as Union Plus. Union Plus uses the collective purchasing power of millions of union members … Continue reading Guild members encouraged to look for discounts at Union Plus
Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA Local 31026 