About the Guild

The Newspaper Guild was formed by columnist Heywood Broun in 1933. The Newspaper Guild web site provides a brief history and timelineThe Albany Newspaper Guild, chartered on March 20, 1934, is the labor union representing about 200 employees of the Times Union, the largest daily newspaper covering Albany, N.Y., and the surrounding Capital Region.

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May’s Executive Board meeting agenda

There will be a meeting of Local 34’s Executive Board at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the Labor Temple. As always, these meetings are open to the membership.

Executive Board Agenda

  1. Approval of minutes
  2. Treasurer’s report
    • Monthly update
  3. Commission committee
  4. Communications committee
    • Newsletter
    • Website
  5. Mobilizing committee
  6. Grievances and arbitrations
  7. Contract negotiations
  8. Solidarity/support for other unions
  9. Old business
    • Catering and Insurance for the Summer Picnic
    • Issues in Advertising
    • District Manager concerns
  10. New business
    • Annual contribution to the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District
  11. Adjourn
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