The newsroom says goodbye to longtime Guild leader and investigative reporter Jim Heaney, whose aggressive leadership and outspoken presence at the Guild bargaining table has helped safeguard the jobs and benefits of those of us who continue to work here. On Thursday, the newsroom paid tribute to Heaney and other Guild members who have accepted … Continue reading So long, Heaney
The shrinking Buffalo News
The most recent News buyout led to the loss of 21 full-time Guild members, but when taken in the context of the past two years, the loss to the Guild and to the newspaper is much greater. Since 2009, a total of 98 full-time jobs were eliminated across all Guild-represented departments through layoffs and buyouts.That … Continue reading The shrinking Buffalo News
August 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
Aug. 17, 2011-- President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Aug. 17, 2011 at The News' second-floor meeting room. Motion/Second/Carried Besecker/Tan to accept the minutes from last month's meeting after the correction of a typographical error (2012 to 2011). Committee reports: Finances: Kim Leiser reported on finances. She announced that the … Continue reading August 2011 Executive Committee Minutes
No layoffs; 21 Guild members take buyout
8.17.11 - A total of 21 Newspaper Guild employees took the latest, pension-based voluntary separation offer presented by The Buffalo News. Management said it came close enough to, or exceeded, its goal of cutting Guild payroll and benefits by $1.8 million and, as a result, does not anticipate layoffs to cut costs. “It's great news,” … Continue reading No layoffs; 21 Guild members take buyout
Photos: Ice Cream Social and Pin Distribution
Here are a few shots from Thursday's ice cream social:
The sweet before the bitter – Ice cream social/pin handout Thursday
8.9.2011 – Please join your fellow Guild members for an ice cream social from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in front of the building. An ice cream truck will distribute free ice cream to all Guild members as we prepare to enter into more difficult negotiations with the company in the coming days over … Continue reading The sweet before the bitter – Ice cream social/pin handout Thursday
Photos: Members participate in Black Friday
On Friday, July 29, members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild wore black to remember the expiration of our current contract with The Buffalo News on Sunday, July 31. Here are a couple shots from the newsroom:
Deal allows retiring newsroom staffers to return as part-timers
The Guild and management have reached an agreement that enables newsroom employees taking the buyout to return as part-timers if Editor Margaret Sullivan wants them back. The deal, reached last week after weeks of negotiations, was ratified Tuesday by the union’s Executive Committee. The News has also expressed a willingness to offer part-time positions to … Continue reading Deal allows retiring newsroom staffers to return as part-timers
Talks continue as contract expires
This Sunday, July 31, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s contract with The Buffalo News expires. For that reason, we ask all Guild members to wear black on Friday as a reminder of the challenge ahead and our united resolve to stick together to achieve our goals, including affordable health insurance and wages that offer a reasonable … Continue reading Talks continue as contract expires
July 2011 Local Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m, July 20, 2011 in The News first-floor auditorium. Motion/Second/Carried Tan/McShea to approve the June executive meeting minutes as published on the Guild website, pending the addition of new members. Committee Reports Grievance: Tammy Turnbull provided a grievance update for Phil … Continue reading July 2011 Local Meeting Minutes
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