We represent the employees of the Albany Times Union and are dedicated to getting our members a fair contract!
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Members who take company health insurance must enroll by Friday.
If you don’t, your benefits will automatically default to no coverage except for company-provided basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long-term disability insurance.
More: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/11…
The Times Union cut four positions in the editorial department on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The jobs eliminated were held by members of the Albany Newspaper Guild. The jobs were editing positions.
More: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/11…
The TU is unilaterally implementing its plans for health insurance coverage for 2025.
• Company has not responded to repeated requests for information
• Guild weighing filing an unfair labor practice charge
• Enrollment period starting this week
More: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/11…
Members approve company buyout package and have until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 to apply.
Features:
• Extension of application date
• Agreement on separation language
• Appeal to Publisher if rejected
• Payout of accumulated time
More: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/10…
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.
Talks continue on voluntary buyouts:
• Concerns about The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
• Guild is actively bargaining
• Deadlines cannot be unilaterally insisted upon
• Guild formally requested the proposed separation agreement
More: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/10…
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 be held via Zoom. The link has been emailed to members.
albanyguild.org/blog/2024/10…
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
Read more: albanyguild.org/blog/2024/10…
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