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GUILD LEADER
Vol XIl, Issue 5 TNG/CWA Local 31041 January 12, 2001

Don't miss out: Free food, plenty of talk

Our luncheon get-togethers have been lively and informative so far -- and they're still going on.

Don't miss this opportunity to find out what is happening, to ask any questions in an informal setting, and to offer your point of view. Members of the Executive Committee are at every meeting to hear what you have to say. Lunch will be served.

The last meetings will be held Monday and Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., in the Guild office at 270 Westminster St.


We need to hear from you!

As the Guild moves forward with various actions during these difficult times, every Guild member needs to be informed and to influence decision-making.

If you have a question or concern, but can't participate in the meetings we have scheduled, you can contact us in writing.

Please fill out the form that you'll find here. (Feel free to attach additional paper if needed).

Return it:
• Give it to an Executive Committee member
• Give it to someone who will be attending a meeting
• Send it to the Providence Newspaper Guild, 270 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. 02903
• Email your replies to png@riguild.org.

NOON PROTESTS
TO AIR UNFAIR
LABOR COUNTS

The more than 20 unfair labor practice charges leveled against The Providence Journal will get an airing next week - at the newspaper's front door.

The Guild will hold a series of small, vigil-like protests outside the newspaper at noon to note the issuance of the charges that the Journal has violated federal labor laws in its dealings with the union.

While some other newspapers and radio stations have noted the Dec. 20 accusations, the Journal itself downplayed the story with a short piece inside the business section on the Saturday before Christmas.

The demonstrations will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for a half hour, beginning at noon.

Wednesday will be skipped because of the membership meeting that day.

The unfair labor practice complaints followed a year of investigation by the Boston office of the National Labor Relations Board into charges by the Guild that the paper has failed to bargain fairly with the union.

The Guild contends - and NLRB lawyers agree - that the company improperly changed working conditions during bargaining in such critical areas as medical insurance, parking, holidays and vacations.

Further, the government said the company wrongly refused Guild requests for information needed to bargain on such subjects as pensions.

And the NLRB also said the company tried to intimidate union supporters.

Government hearings are scheduled in April.

The demonstrations are designed to be small, but informative. All are welcome.

 

 

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