Talks reach turning point on wages
Monday, February 16, 2015 by The Guild
Feb. 16, 2015 — There is almost always a crossroads in bargaining, a time when Guild members are asked to fold their cards and settle or up the ante and continue the fight.
That time is now.
In the more than five years since our last raise, The News made $56 million in operating profit and $28.4 million in net profit. Not bad for a company claiming it’s too poor to provide raises for its employees. continue»
Monday, February 16, 2015 by The Guild
Thanks to everyone who showed their support in our efforts to gain a little bigger piece of The Buffalo News’ financial pie after more than five years without a raise. It was a popular mobilization effort.
About 20 Guild members on Thursday delivered the Valentine’s Day card you signed to The News’ executive team.
Watch the encounter:
Thursday, February 5, 2015 by The Guild
Guild Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for 5 p.m. Feb. 17, 2015
Approval of minutes
Committee Reports
Old Business
– 2014-15 contract negotiations/mobilization update: Henry Davis/Phil Fairbanks/bargaining team members
– Solidarity/support for other unions: Volunteers sought to attend and offer brief report of monthly Buffalo Central Labor Council meetings
New Business
– Newsroom reorganization: Keith McShea/Denise Gee
Guild Local Meeting Agenda for noon and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 2015
Approval of minutes
Committee Reports
Old Business
– 2014-15 contract negotiations/mobilization update: Henry Davis/Phil Fairbanks/bargaining team members
New Business
– Newsroom reorganization: Keith McShea/Denise Gee
Thursday, February 5, 2015 by The Guild
The Buffalo News saw its operating profit decline in 2014, amid continued challenges with subscriptions and advertising revenue. But the paper continues to see opportunities to grow its commercial printing business.
“We had a good year, but it’s not coming from our traditional core business,” said Warren T. Colville, the publisher and president, during an annual State of the News meeting. continue»
More News
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- HQ, Regional Races Uncontested As Guild Heads Into Election Year
- Guild bargaining update: Wages remains key among unresolved issues
- Guild responds to News package: Wages and Classified among unresolved issues
- October 2014 executive committee meeting minutes
- Tickets available for Guild holiday gala
