A Buffalo Newspaper Guild initiative to do more community service and engage its members got off Saturday, April 21 to a successful start. Union members took part in a litter cleanup of Red Jacket River Front Park as part of the annual Spring Shoreline Cleanup coordinated by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, as part of the Great … Continue reading Guild members help clean up South Buffalo shoreline
Volunteers needed for Guild community project
A litter cleanup of Red Jacket River Front Park on April 21 will be the first activity for Guild members in a new union initiative to give back to the community. Guild members are encouraged to bring family members and friends to the kickoff event, which is being done in connection with the annual Spring … Continue reading Volunteers needed for Guild community project
State of the News: Company still profitable, revenue continues to drop
The Buffalo News made a lot less money in 2011. A whole lot less. But here’s the good news: The Buffalo News made decent money in 2011. A whole lot more than many other newspapers. “We had a profitable year – a very profitable year by most standards, but far off what we’ve done in … Continue reading State of the News: Company still profitable, revenue continues to drop
Goals outlined for 2012
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild spent last year immersed in negotiations over buyouts and a new contract, but there’s little time to rest. This year promises to be busy, too. We have established a handful of goals that we hope to accomplish or, at least, make significant headway on in 2012. In general, the Guild wants … Continue reading Goals outlined for 2012
Community Service Committee formed
The traditional role of a union is to advocate for better wages, benefits and working conditions. We give members a voice. But unions also have a long history of community service, and The Buffalo Newspaper Guild has set a goal in 2012 to fulfill this other role. We all have a stake in the success … Continue reading Community Service Committee formed
Draft January 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 -- President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Jan. 18, 2012, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Treasurer Kim Leiser reported that the Guild received a $4,300 reimbursement from the CWA. Motion/Second/Carried Leiser/Davis that the reimbursement funds from CWA be dedicated into a separate line for either … Continue reading Draft January 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Draft December 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Dec. 14, 2011 -- President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Dec. 14, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Davis introduced new editorial representatives Mike Harrington and Mark Sommer. Motion/Second/Carried Fairbanks/Besecker to approve the minutes for September, October and November as published on the Guild website. Committee reports Phil Fairbanks … Continue reading Draft December 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Photos: Holiday party
Social Chair Tricia Clark grabbed these snapshots during the festivities on Dec. 3. (Email aaron.besecker@gmail.com if you have any photos to include in this gallery) [nggallery id=2]
October 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Oct. 19, 2011 - President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Oct. 19, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Financial report by Kim Leiser. The finance committee met and approved the 2012 budget for submission to the executive committee. Motion/Second/Carried Clark/Fairbanks to approve the budget for 2012. Fairbanks reported on … Continue reading October 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
September 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Sept. 14, 2011 - President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, Sept. 14, 2011, at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Motion/Second/Carried Kelley/Leiser to approve the minutes of the August executive meeting. Sandy Tan reported on mobilization. The Labor Day parade had a great turnout, which included not only current members but … Continue reading September 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
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