We're the Kingston Newspaper Guild, Local 31180 of The Newspaper Guild of Communications Workers of America.

We're the organized employees of the Daily Freeman -- a newspaper serving the Hudson Valley in upstate New York since the 1800s.

The Guild was formed in 1949 -- we used to meet the first Wednesday of every month at 94 Highland Ave. The secretary was Virgina Lee -- that's all the history I've got right now.

Most of us haven't been around even that long but working without a contract since June of 1998 it sometimes feels that way.

If you're a Freeman reader and union supporter, or know our area and have a kind thought, we'd like to hear from you. Drop us a line.

Please check back soon for a brief history of our the Kingston Newspaper Guild.