The Guild is looking for someone who can oversee editorial content on its Web site, as part of a potential reorganization of its communications efforts. Right now, the Guild’s communication structure is divided among several people. If you are interested, contact Sandy Tan at 849-4419.
Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
Who runs The Buffalo Newspaper Guild? A lot of us, and you could be one of them. In November, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild will begin the process of selecting members to serve in all positions of leadership for three-year terms. Any member in good standing with a commitment to serving the best interests of the … Continue reading Soliciting nominations for Guild leadership
Insurance issues block early bargaining
There will be no early start this year to contract negotiations between the Guild and The Buffalo News. The health insurers’ pricing of health plans, as well as the continued skyrocketing cost of health care from doctors and hospitals, proved to be the main impediment to getting a deal done. This is a very worrisome … Continue reading Insurance issues block early bargaining
October Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, Oct. 13, 2010 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Committee reports: Grievances: Vice President for Grievances Phil Fairbanks reported on a meeting last week; the Guild is working on an agreement on The News' scheduling of DMs on holidays and … Continue reading October Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
WIVB returns to bargaining
Negotiations between anchors and reporters represented by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO (AFTRA) and the owners of WIVB-TV, LIN Media, resumed this week after 10 months. The two sides will meet again on October 25 and 26. Members who attended the two days of bargaining expressed concern that the company is … Continue reading WIVB returns to bargaining
September Executive Committee Minutes
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Sept. 15, 2010 at One News Plaza, second-floor meeting room. Committee reports: Grievances: Vice President for Grievances Phil Fairbanks reported that there are two outstanding grievances, one in editorial involving jurisdiction; one potential grievance involved how management schedules district managers on … Continue reading September Executive Committee Minutes
Guild members approve early bargaining
Guild leaders received approval Aug. 4 at a general membership meeting to start negotiations on a limited set of issues with The Buffalo News a year early. The Guild’s agenda for the proposed talks is limited to wages, health insurance and a contract extension. Other issues may get negotiated, depending on The News’ agenda. Guild … Continue reading Guild members approve early bargaining
Summer picnic a hit with participants
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild held its annual summer picnic Aug. 4 at Como Lake Park in Lancaster. The day was sunny and warm, and the event was well attended by members, past and present. There were games of catch, t-ball and Can Jam, and a squirt gun war as well. The chicken and roast beef … Continue reading Summer picnic a hit with participants
August Membership Meeting minutes
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 Pat Gormley called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m, Aug. 4, 2010 at One News Plaza, first-floor auditorium. Henry Davis reviewed the Guild's plan, approved by the executive committee, to enter into early contract negotiations with The News regarding health care. "In 2007, we made changes that took effect in … Continue reading August Membership Meeting minutes
Aug. 4 Membership Meeting Agenda
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the News auditorium. 1. Resolution to enter into early contract negotiations with The News. 2. Nomination of bargaining committee members and chairman. 3. Resolution to approve settlements and arbitrations. 4. Nomination of Phil Fairbanks as vice chairman for contract compliance. 5. Nomination of Geoff Nason as … Continue reading Aug. 4 Membership Meeting Agenda
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