Buffalo hosts Newspaper Guild event: Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger makes a surprise visit
Friday, November 22, 2013 by The Guild
Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger stopped by the Great Lakes-Midwest Joint Council Meeting in Buffalo on Nov. 9. Photo by David Carson.
The 40 participants at the Great Lakes-Midwest Joint Council Meeting in Buffalo this month received a jolt when a surprise guest visited during a special Guild program.
The weekend meeting, which included union members from Erie, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and St. Louis, was interrupted Nov. 9 by an appearance from legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, who was in Buffalo for a performance to benefit the Western New York Peace Center. continue»
Monday, November 25, 2013 by The Guild
The Guild have been working with The News to correct two important Univera Healthcare coverage problems discovered by our members and leadership after The News sent out its NewsFlex benefits package to Guild members.
These issues, which have now been fixed, would have otherwise led to higher out-of-pocket hospitalization costs for our members and hurt those who have dependent children who live away from home but depend on their parents for coverage. continue»
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 by The Guild
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m, Nov. 12, 2013 at The News’ second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. continue»
Monday, November 11, 2013 by The Guild
When: From 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 6
Where: Century Grill, 320 Pearl Street, Buffalo
What: Buffet dinner, door prizes and live music by Jeff Simon’s Desk! Buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. Soft drinks included. Cash bar.
Cost: FREE this year for Guild members, $10 for retirees, $15 for guests
Please request tickets by Monday, Dec. 2. For tickets, please see:
Editorial: Steve Watson or Sandy Tan
DM’s: DIck Fay
Inside Circulation: Kim Leiser
ABC: Felice McMillion
Classified: Renee Mikler
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