This last week has been difficult for everyone at The Buffalo News, especially our loyal readers. As was publicly acknowledged Friday, The Buffalo News has grappled with a "cybersecurity event" at our corporate parent, Iowa-based Lee Enterprises, that disrupted production of the newspaper and other subscriber services. We know our subscribers are frustrated, and we … Continue reading Buffalo Newspaper Guild statement on cyberattack
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A must-read special edition of the fall/winter Frontier Reporter
This special fall/winter 2024-25 edition of the Guild's Frontier Reporter newsletter is our biggest yet and packed with new features. It covers five months of news from August through December of 2024, when so much has happened. Not sure what's going on with your union or our parent company, Lee Enterprises? You'll won't find a … Continue reading A must-read special edition of the fall/winter Frontier Reporter
Guild members ratify new 3-year contract with Lee
7.19.24 – Buffalo Newspaper Guild members overwhelmingly ratified the tentative agreement with The Buffalo News and Lee Enterprises in a 57-3 vote that was tallied Friday afternoon. Sixty out of an eligible 86 members voted, a solid turnout of nearly 70% of membership. Voting occurred in person and virtually over the course of three days, wrapping … Continue reading Guild members ratify new 3-year contract with Lee
Buffalo Newspaper Guild and United Media Guild team up to send message to shareholders
When Lee Enterprises held its annual shareholder meeting on Feb. 22, 2024, we did not let the date pass quietly. Instead, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild teamed up with the United Media Guild, which represents the employees at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. As the two main shareholders of Lee Enterprises stock, we issued a joint statement … Continue reading Buffalo Newspaper Guild and United Media Guild team up to send message to shareholders
Check out the 2023 fall edition of the Frontier Reporter!
The 2023 fall edition of the Frontier Reporter newsletter recaps the move of Buffalo printing press operations to Cleveland, offers a look at preparation efforts for upcoming contract negotiations with Lee Enterprises, and a summary on all major Guild news since June. Catch up on everything and stay informed. View and download the fall 2023 … Continue reading Check out the 2023 fall edition of the Frontier Reporter!
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.
On day of Lee Enterprises’ annual shareholders meeting, Guild issued a vote of no confidence
For the first time, The Buffalo Newspaper Guild has issued a public vote of "no confidence" in the ownership of The Buffalo News. The public statement was shared on our social media pages on April 18, 2023, the day of Lee Enterprises' annual shareholders meeting. Read the full statement below: The Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s Executive … Continue reading On day of Lee Enterprises’ annual shareholders meeting, Guild issued a vote of no confidence
Unions, Lee Enterprises continue to talk about company’s proposal to print The Buffalo News in Cleveland
The most devastating of all the bad news Lee Enterprises dumped on The Buffalo News earlier this year was the company’s plans to shift printing of the newspaper to Cleveland. The move would mean about 160 employees, members of eight labor unions at the News, would lose their jobs. That includes two Guild members who … Continue reading Unions, Lee Enterprises continue to talk about company’s proposal to print The Buffalo News in Cleveland
Poynter article captures heartbreaking impact of Lee Enterprises on The Buffalo News
Poynter, a renowned journalism advocacy and training organization, published a deep-dive piece on what has befallen The Buffalo News since it was purchased by the media chain Lee Enterprises in 2020. And the vivid picture it painted was one of disinvestment and disillusionment. Reporter Angela Fu highlighted how Lee has systematically laid off, outsourced and … Continue reading Poynter article captures heartbreaking impact of Lee Enterprises on The Buffalo News
Living with the realities of corporate ownership at The Buffalo News
Editor's note: This article appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of the Frontier Reporter. When Lee Enterprises purchased us two years ago, it was only a matter of time before the corporation began trying to wring cost savings out of The Buffalo News by consolidating and centralizing services. We’ve seen that play out in recent … Continue reading Living with the realities of corporate ownership at The Buffalo News
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