A reminder to all Guild members that this Friday and every Friday is Black Frlday. Please wear black as negotiations continue. Mobilization efforts will be ongoing and strengthen as the Guild continues to press the company on key issues. Little progress was made this week in negotiations between the Guild and management over the key … Continue reading Ongoing mobilization and “byline blackout”
Why share the savings – Take 2
Last Friday, the Guild asked all members to leave a Post-It note on the fifth floor letting management know personally why they deserve a share of the savings the Guild has helped this company find over the years. We had white sheets of paper temporarily hanging from the fifth-floor railing to give members a place … Continue reading Why share the savings – Take 2
Wages are a sticking point
Both sides closer to agreement on other issues The News and the Guild on Wednesday traded contract proposals, finding conceptual agreement on many issues, including health insurance. But wages remain one of the key issues that separate the parties. The Guild also is still arguing for relief from a clause in our contract that would … Continue reading Wages are a sticking point
Video: Members march on One News Plaza
Guild members made their voices heard throughout the Buffalo News offices on Thursday, marching on all five floors of the building in response to management's latest contract proposal.
Photos: In-house actions ramp up
This past week, Guild members participated in a variety of in-house mobilization activities. Here are some photos: [nggallery id=1]
Sign petition, grab coffee and doughnuts
Please join us in front of the main News entrance any time from noon to 2 p.m. today (Friday), enjoy some free hot beverages -- courtesy of Rolling Joe's Cafe -- in a new Guild mug and have some doughnuts on us. While you're out, please sign a petition to Publisher Stan Lipsey asking for a fair … Continue reading Sign petition, grab coffee and doughnuts
Job actions for today and Friday
►Thursday at noon: Parking lot walkout (6 p.m. walkout for nightside staff) In response to management’s demand that employees pay for parking in The News’ lot, the Guild will be distributing vinyl static clings featuring the Guild logo for all union members to affix to the interior of their rear car windows. We ask all … Continue reading Job actions for today and Friday
No Zeros — Let management know that we deserve a raise
9.28.2011 – We are asking all Guild members to wear a sticker today proclaiming to management that we deserve a raise. The Guild initially proposed a three-year contract with modest 2 percent annual raises. The News’ counterproposal was to give us ZERO percent raises. That’s an outrageous proposal from a company on track to make … Continue reading No Zeros — Let management know that we deserve a raise
Company proposal unacceptable
9.27.11 – Any hopes that the Guild could collaborate with The News to help control expenses and increase revenues were dashed Monday. News management responded to the Guild’s major contract proposals with an unacceptable counterproposal that is all about financial pain and no gain. Among other things, it opens the door to employees paying much, … Continue reading Company proposal unacceptable
Event to remember Jay Bonfatti
A gathering to remember the life of Jay Bonfatti will be held Friday, Sept. 30 at WJ Morrissey Irish Pub. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue at least until 8 p.m. All friends of Jay are welcome.
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