May Guild Executive Committee Meeting

TO ATTEND THE MEETING

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5570450039

To join audio by phone, dial: 669-900-6833

Meeting ID: 557 045 0039

AGENDA

A. Call to order

B. Approve previous meeting minutes

C. Approve agenda

D. President’s Report

1. Contribution Requests
2. New Member Reports
3. Reminder: No monthly meeting in July, summer break

E. Treasurer’s Report – April budget reconciliations

F. Executive Officer’s Report –

1. Review of ongoing grievances and legal issues
   1. Arbitration Appeal re: Media News Group Buyout Program at the Press Democrat
   2. Legal action re: forfeited FSA account funds at the Press Democrat
2. New Organizing Updates
3. Local Mobilization: June 4 Bargaining Readiness Training for shops currently at the table. Steward Info Call date TBD.
4. Pension Administration

G. Report from Michael Cabanatuan re: International Guild Executive Council Work

H. Report from Legislative and Political Committee Chair, Richard Knee

1. AB 611: Legacy local news organizations: notice of sale (Annie Sciacca)
2. California Local News Fellowship – funding status (Derek Moore)
3. Status of the California Civic Media Fund: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/22/californias-google-journalism-deal-00365927

I. Building Corp Report on May 2025 Board Meeting

J. Old Business

K. New Business

L. Adjourn

M. Executive Session