NMG president Martha Waggoner at leadership training in June 2012 in East Aurora, N.Y.
Good reporters know that the best questions lead to the best stories. “Why did you need the money?” is a better question than “Did you take the money?”
Asking the right question also is true when it comes to leadership training, at least some parts of it. In June, I participated in a weekend of training in East Aurora, N.Y., led by Barbara Saxberg of the Canadian Media Guild. Continue reading
The News Media Guild presented a training proposal Friday to The Associated Press, recommending that the company work with a union-supported program to train staffers in various areas, especially video. Continue reading
WASHINGTON — The News Media Guild again told The Associated Press that employees in small bureaus are entitled to greater job security. The union also raised concerns Tuesday about recalls, saying employees should have rights that extend behind their business location. Continue reading
The Associated Press outlined its training priorities for staff during a bargaining session Thursday with the News Media Guild.
The News Media Guild had asked the AP to provide its top three training priorities because the bargainers know that training equals job security. Continue reading