President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m, Jan. 26, 2011 at One News Plaza, first-floor auditorium. Motion/Second/Carried Fairbanks/Tan to approve the minutes of the last general membership meeting. Bargaining outlined President Henry Davis spoke about bargaining, including the announcement the Executive Committee had approved the bargaining team of Henry Davis, Felice … Continue reading Jan. 2011: Guild local minutes
Jan. 2011: Executive Committee minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m, Jan. 19, 2011 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Tammy Turnbull reported that the Guild tried to set up a Labor Management Committee meeting with The News but was unsuccessful. Grievance report by Phil Fairbanks: There is a Christmas week holiday pay issue … Continue reading Jan. 2011: Executive Committee minutes
DMs benefit from two new settlements
Part-time district managers will be eligible for interest-free car loans and full-time DMs will be eligible for part-time holiday shifts as part of two new settlements by the Guild and The Buffalo News. The car loan agreement means part-time DMs who have worked at The News for at least a year are eligible for a … Continue reading DMs benefit from two new settlements
In Jim Kelley’s memory
The Guild has made donations to two organizations – the Hospice Foundation of Western New York and Bishop Timon High School – in memory of Jim Kelley. Kelley, as all of you know, was an outstanding sportswriter for The News who became one of the best hockey beat reporters in North America, and his wife, … Continue reading In Jim Kelley’s memory
Christmas party a hit
The Guild Christmas party Dec. 16 at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery featured great food, drink, conversation and music. More than 70 Guild and family members and guests attended the celebration, complete with humor, live music and door prizes. Thanks to the Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Interdenominational Singers for their contribution. The group was larger than … Continue reading Christmas party a hit
New Guild officers elected
The new year will bring a new slate of Guild officers chosen at November’s general membership meeting. They will serve three-year terms. They are: President, Henry Davis; Vice President of Mobilization, Sandy Tan; Vice President of Contract Administration, Phil Fairbanks; Secretary, Keith McShea; and Treasurer, Kim Leiser The Guild also named chief stewards. Editorial: Dayside … Continue reading New Guild officers elected
November Guild local meeting meeting minutes
President Pat Gormley called meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Nov. 17 at One News Plaza. Committee reports: Phil Fairbanks discussed resolvements of past grievances and presented them for approval by the local. M/S/C Heaney/Tan to approve the settlement regarding holiday scheduling for district managers, that full and part-time DMs will have access to holiday … Continue reading November Guild local meeting meeting minutes
November Guild executive committee meeting minutes
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m, Nov. 16 at One News Plaza. There was discussion about management's trip to Las Vegas and the guild's response to it. Many members commented about the irony of a company which has been so concerned about its financial stability not only going on a cross country … Continue reading November Guild executive committee meeting minutes
Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
Buffalo News Publisher Stan Lipsey and his entire executive team spent the weekend “conducting business” in Las Vegas. We originally thought there was some newspaper convention in town or other compelling reason for them to travel across the country to this desert gambling mecca. But no. Apparently, this is nothing more than a hot corporate … Continue reading Corporate retreat in Las Vegas an insult
Money talk at Wednesday membership meeting
Join us for food and good conversation at our last regular membership meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the News auditorium. Get the latest on the financial health of the Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, vote on Guild leadership and get a preview for 2011 contract negotiations. Nov. 17, 2010 … Continue reading Money talk at Wednesday membership meeting
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