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.
Photos: Labor Day parade
More than two dozen Guild members and their families, including many first-timers, turned out to march in the 2011 Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo with a new attention-getting banner and signs in recognition of ongoing contract negotiations. (Photos by Aaron Besecker, Charles R. Lewis)
Progress made on key issues
More work still needed in other major areas; informational meeting Thursday. 9.19.2011 -- After a two-week break from bargaining, contract negotiations resumed Wednesday with The News and The Guild making progress on a handful of key issues, including health insurance. Still, several significant matters remain unresolved for now, and discussions over the next few weeks … Continue reading Progress made on key issues
CWA college scholarship applications available
Applications for a $1,500 college scholarship through the Western New York CWA Council are now available. Family members of Buffalo Newspaper Guild members in good standing are eligible to apply. Applicants can either be attending college or accepted to an accredited institution. Applications must be processed through the local Guild office. Please return completed applications … Continue reading CWA college scholarship applications available
Raise awareness at the Labor Day parade
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild participates in the local Labor Day Parade every year, but this year we’re looking for many more people to join us and raise awareness of what’s at stake for the community during this year’s contract negotiations. So please bring your family and join us for a fun march down Abbott Road … Continue reading Raise awareness at the Labor Day parade
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