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
Holiday party set for Dec. 3
The annual Guild holiday party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 in the new banquet facilities of the Pearl Street Grill & Brewery called Pearl @ The Webb. The event is scheduled to run from 5 to 9 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale, and are $10 for members and retirees … Continue reading Holiday party set for Dec. 3
November 2011 Local Meeting Minutes
Nov. 16, 2011 - President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m, Nov. 16, 2011 at One News Plaza, first-auditorium. Tammy Turnbull reported for Phil Fairbanks: There are no current grievances, the last pending grievance was settled via contract negotiations. Nothing to report through mobilization; Tricia Clark will speak on the holiday party … Continue reading November 2011 Local Meeting Minutes
November 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Nov. 15, 2011 - President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m, Nov. 15, 2011 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Davis said that two positions on executive committee from editorial need to be filled. “Mike Harrington and Mark Sommer are interested and we’re excited about them coming onto the committee. Both … Continue reading November 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
New contract ratified
Guild members overwhelmingly ratified a new contract today, with a vote count of 114-to-9. The turnout represents slightly more than half of all Guild members. “We appreciate everyone’s support for what is a good deal, given the circumstances,” said Guild President Henry Davis. “This was a long and arduous process for all of us.” The … Continue reading New contract ratified