Guild combines treasurer, secretary roles into one job

In a move that saves money for the union at a time when our membership continues to shrink, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s Executive Committee has voted to combine the secretary and treasurer positions. The treasurer role has been vacant since the departure of Alva Hill, whose job in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Credit was outsourced at … Continue reading Guild combines treasurer, secretary roles into one job

Guild sends support for Maui local, bargaining scholarship

The Buffalo Newspaper Guild has provided financial support for fellow Guild members covering the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. The Guild’s Executive Committee earlier this month approved a $200 donation to Local 39521, Pacific Media Workers, at The Maui News, who are covering the disaster on the ground. Some members of the local have been personally … Continue reading Guild sends support for Maui local, bargaining scholarship

The spring/summer edition of the Frontier Reporter is here! Get the latest on outsourcing, company finances and more.

This spring/summer edition of the Frontier Reporter offers the latest on the outsourcing of Buffalo News printing to Cleveland, as well as a full recap on all Guild news that has transpired since February. Hear the perspective from one of our own Prepress members. Gain a clear overview of company finances and our outreach efforts … Continue reading The spring/summer edition of the Frontier Reporter is here! Get the latest on outsourcing, company finances and more.

Outsourcing of local design desk is latest way Lee Enterprises has hurt The Buffalo News

This week, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild joined other unions at newspapers owned by Lee Enterprises in a public awareness campaign. #LeeUnionsRaisingAwareness Lee Enterprises, in its latest move to drain resources from one of its properties, has gotten rid of our award-winning news design desk at The Buffalo News. You may have noticed if you’ve seen … Continue reading Outsourcing of local design desk is latest way Lee Enterprises has hurt The Buffalo News