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The Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA, filed an unfair labor practice charge on Thursday Jan. 3, 2025, with t...
01/06/2025

The Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA, filed an unfair labor practice charge on Thursday Jan. 3, 2025, with the National Labor Relations Board against the Times Union. The charge comes from the Times Union failing to respond to information requests made by the Guild regarding the health insurance plans and failing to respond to a request by the Guild for a meeting to discuss changes in health insurance coverage....

The Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA, filed an unfair labor practice charge on Thursday Jan. 3, 2025, with the National Labor Relations Board against the Times Union. The charge comes from the Times Union failing to respond to information requests made by the Guild regarding the healt

The quarterly membership meeting of the Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA has been called for 6 p.m. Thursday...
12/09/2024

The quarterly membership meeting of the Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA has been called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom. You must be a member in good standing (paying dues) to participate in the meeting and to vote on any measures that come before the local. The membership will hear a report on contract negotiations and plans for a Feb. ...

The quarterly membership meeting of the Albany Newspaper Guild, Local 31034, TNG-CWA has been called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom. You must be a member in good standing (paying dues) to participate in the meeting and to vote on any measures that come befo

The Guild’s Commission Committee met with management on Tuesday afternoon to discuss changes in the Frequence commission...
12/04/2024

The Guild’s Commission Committee met with management on Tuesday afternoon to discuss changes in the Frequence commissions.

The Guild’s Commission Committee met with management on Tuesday afternoon to discuss changes in the Frequence commissions. As the finance department cannot see all Frequence displays, the company will reduce the commission and the goal of all Frequence products by 75 percent. This change will go i...

The enrollment period for health insurance is now taking place and those who would like to take the insurance must enrol...
11/18/2024

The enrollment period for health insurance is now taking place and those who would like to take the insurance must enroll by Friday, Nov. 22. There are two main health insurance plans. Here is the notice from Hearst and the Times Union about enrolling. “Make Your Selections"  Enroll now or go to MyHEARST and select My Benefits & Resources under the Benefits & Pay tab....

The enrollment period for health insurance is now taking place and those who would like to take the insurance must enroll by Friday, Nov. 22. There are two main health insurance plans. Here is the notice from Hearst and the Times Union about enrolling. “Make Your Selections"  Enroll now

The Times Union cut four positions in the editorial department on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, 2024. The ...
11/13/2024

The Times Union cut four positions in the editorial department on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, 2024. The jobs eliminated were held by members of the Albany Newspaper Guild. The jobs were editing positions. The members who have lost their jobs will receive nine weeks of notice pay, accumulated time off and severance according to length of service as called for in the contract....

The Times Union cut four positions in the editorial department on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, 2024. The jobs eliminated were held by members of the Albany Newspaper Guild. The jobs were editing positions. The members who have lost their jobs will receive nine weeks of notice pa

The Times Union is unilaterally implementing its plans for health insurance coverage for 2025. The company has not respo...
11/06/2024

The Times Union is unilaterally implementing its plans for health insurance coverage for 2025. The company has not responded to our local’s repeated requests for information about the health insurance coverage and has not responded to requests for the Executive Board to meet with the insurance broker regarding the 2025 health insurance coverage. Health insurance is a mandatory subject of bargaining....

The Times Union is unilaterally implementing its plans for health insurance coverage for 2025. The company has not responded to our local’s repeated requests for information about the health insurance coverage and has not responded to requests for the Executive Board to meet with the insurance b

The Albany Newspaper Guild membership unanimously approved an agreement of the voluntary separation incentive program wi...
10/17/2024

The Albany Newspaper Guild membership unanimously approved an agreement of the voluntary separation incentive program with the Times Union Thursday night October 17, 2024 during a special meeting. Under the terms of the agreement, unit members have until 5 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 to apply for the buyout. The extension of the application date, agreement on the separation language, appeal to Publisher George R....

The Albany Newspaper Guild membership unanimously approved an agreement of the voluntary separation incentive program with the Times Union Thursday night October 17, 2024 during a special meeting. Under the terms of the agreement, unit members have until 5 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 to apply f

10/16/2024

A membership meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 to vote on the Times Union’s voluntary separation package.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. The link has been emailed to members.

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The Albany Newspaper Guild membership and Executive Board met Thursday, October 10, 2024 to discuss the Times Union’s of...
10/12/2024

The Albany Newspaper Guild membership and Executive Board met Thursday, October 10, 2024 to discuss the Times Union’s offer of voluntary buyouts to reduce the size of the staff. President Ken Crowe briefed the membership on the current situation and the local’s concerns about The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act not being followed. The Guild has consulted its Barbara Camens, the TNG-CWA attorney, who has worked closely with our local over the years....

The Albany Newspaper Guild membership and Executive Board met Thursday, October 10, 2024 to discuss the Times Union’s offer of voluntary buyouts to reduce the size of the staff. President Ken Crowe briefed the membership on the current situation and the local’s concerns about The Older Workers B...

An informational meeting will be held for the Albany Newspaper Guild membership at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, regar...
10/09/2024

An informational meeting will be held for the Albany Newspaper Guild membership at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, regarding the Times Union’s voluntary separation package. The meeting will run concurrently with the monthly Executive Board meeting. President Ken Crowe will provide an update on his Wednesday telephone discussions with Publisher George Hearst. There also will be a discussion of advice received from TNG-CWA Counsel Barbara Camens. The meeting will be held via Zoom. The link to join Zoom meeting has been emailed to all of our members.

An informational meeting will be held for the Albany Newspaper Guild membership at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, regarding the Times Union’s voluntary separation package. The meeting will run concurrently with the monthly Executive Board meeting. President Ken Crowe will provide an update on

Update on buyout bargaining and proposal:• Increasing min. payment from 13 to 15 weeks' salary• 26+ years experience: ad...
10/07/2024

Update on buyout bargaining and proposal:

• Increasing min. payment from 13 to 15 weeks' salary
• 26+ years experience: additional $1,000/yr
• Legal adherence
• Additional cash option for health insurance
• No “non-compete” clause

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The Guild presented a proposal to the Times Union on Monday, October 7, 2024, to provide improved incentives and protections for members who are interested in the company’s Special Voluntary Severance Package. The Guild proposed increasing the minimum payment to 15 weeks salary from 13 weeks sala

The Guild presented a proposal to the Times Union on Monday, October 7, 2024, to provide improved incentives and protect...
10/07/2024

The Guild presented a proposal to the Times Union on Monday, October 7, 2024, to provide improved incentives and protections for members who are interested in the company’s Special Voluntary Severance Package. The Guild proposed increasing the minimum payment to 15 weeks salary from 13 weeks salary, similar to the terms of the last buyout agreement negotiated in 2020. Under the Guild’s proposal people with more than 26 years’ experience would receive an additional $1,000 per year of experience....

The Guild presented a proposal to the Times Union on Monday, October 7, 2024, to provide improved incentives and protections for members who are interested in the company’s Special Voluntary Severance Package. The Guild proposed increasing the minimum payment to 15 weeks salary from 13 weeks sala

Every member of the Albany Newspaper Guild and their families are invited to this year's free Labor Day picnic from noo...
08/17/2024

Every member of the Albany Newspaper Guild and their families are invited to this year's free Labor Day picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at 275 Grooms Road in Clifton Park. (Exit 8A off the Northway) Can't make it because you don't have a ride? The Capital District Area Labor Federation will offer you a free ride....

Every member of the Albany Newspaper Guild and their families are invited to this year's free Labor Day picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at 275 Grooms Road in Clifton Park. (Exit 8A off the Northway) Can't make it because you don't have a ride? The Capital District Area Labor Federati

The New York state AFL-CIO has invited the all of the members of the Albany News Guild and their families to its annual ...
08/13/2024

The New York state AFL-CIO has invited the all of the members of the Albany News Guild and their families to its annual Michael Burns Labor Day Celebration picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, raw and steam clams along with a lot of other food and drinks will be served from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at the American Legion, 275 Grooms Road, Clifton Park....

The New York state AFL-CIO has invited the all of the members of the Albany News Guild and their families to its annual Michael Burns Labor Day Celebration picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, raw and steam clams along with a lot of other food and drinks will be served from noon to

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team reports that substantial progress was made during a two-hour off-the-record ...
07/09/2024

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team reports that substantial progress was made during a two-hour off-the-record bargaining session with the Times Union on Monday, July 8, 2024. Details of the talks cannot be disclosed due to the agreement that the talks are off-the-record in order to hold frank discussions between our union representatives and the company’s team. Local President Ken Crowe, Vice President David Johnson and Chief Steward Wendy Liberatore met for several hours before and after negotiations to discuss the bargaining....

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team reports that substantial progress was made during a two-hour off-the-record bargaining session with the Times Union on Monday, July 8, 2024. Details of the talks cannot be disclosed due to the agreement that the talks are off-the-record in order to hold

At the quarterly membership meeting held Thursday, June 13, 2024, four members of the Executive Board were unanimously e...
06/14/2024

At the quarterly membership meeting held Thursday, June 13, 2024, four members of the Executive Board were unanimously elected. David Johnson was elected vice president. Wendy Liberatore was elected chief steward. Kathleen Moore was elected secretary. Justin Wisner was elected to an at-large board position. Their terms of office run until Dec. 31, 2024. “David, Wendy, Kathleen and Justin have all contributed to our local. ...

At the quarterly membership meeting held Thursday, June 13, 2024, four members of the Executive Board were unanimously elected. David Johnson was elected vice president. Wendy Liberatore was elected chief steward. Kathleen Moore was elected secretary. Justin Wisner was elected to an at-l

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team met with Times Union representatives on the afternoon of Monday May 20, 2024...
05/20/2024

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team met with Times Union representatives on the afternoon of Monday May 20, 2024. The bargaining session was off-the-record which means we can’t go into details. The Guild presented a comprehensive proposal covering wages, health insurance, retirement and contract language to reach a new contract. The Company representatives are reviewing the proposal. We expect to hear from them in June after the holiday weekend....

The Albany Newspaper Guild negotiating team met with Times Union representatives on the afternoon of Monday May 20, 2024. The bargaining session was off-the-record which means we can’t go into details. The Guild presented a comprehensive proposal covering wages, health insurance, retirement an

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