Category Archives: Grievances/Arbitration

New grievance filed, Kronos, callback language, differential, election, vacation requests

New grievance filed We officially notified the Star on April 19 that the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, TNG-CWA 34070, is filing a grievance over the outsourcing of work performed by our members in the news room in violation of the contract. … Continue reading

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A ‘No’ to us: How about ‘No’ to them?

Highlights of this electronic-only edition: Indy News Guild upset over Gannett CEO salary; company rejects request to renegotiate contract to allow for potential of wage increase; we urge all members to resist taking part in any voluntary extra-curricular activity that … Continue reading

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Filed under 2009 Contract Negotiations, Events/Meetings, General, Grievances/Arbitration, Layoffs/Buyouts, Ongoing Issues

Bargaining set for Aug. 6-7, important developments

The Indianapolis News Guild has some important new developments to share with you regarding our ongoing effort to craft a final contract that both negotiating teams can accept and that you, our duespayers, can ratify soon. Acting on the advice … Continue reading

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Gannett seeks to delay arbitration hearing

Gannett has contacted the representative from the international Newspaper Guild who will present our case in the arbitration for seven employees laid off in December, seeking to postpone the hearing set for July 28. The lawyer for Gannett contacted our … Continue reading

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Update on layoff arbitrations

The Indy News Guild challenged separate job cuts ordered by Gannett at the Indy Star in August and December using the grievance clause in our Contract. The company denied those grievances, and the Guild – working with our national and … Continue reading

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