IAPE@Work: Holiday Edition!

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It’s been more than a month since we wrapped up negotiations and the IAPE office has been busy at work planning ways to keep the momentum going. In New York and Princeton we’ve got holiday parties to close out the year and have some exciting trainings coming in 2020 to educate members on our contract and the union. Remember if you are working the holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day in Canada and New Year’s Day) that you can file for holiday pay and will also receive an extra day off. (For holidays worked from July through the end of the year, you can request an extra day’s pay instead of the day off.) Thank you again for all your support during Bargaining 2019. We hope to see our New York & Princeton members next week, otherwise we’ll see you all in the new year!

Ratification Bonus, Retro Pay Update

We are happy to report that the $700 ratification bonus for full time members, prorated for part time, and retro pay should be in your Dec. 19 paycheck. Members hired before May 1 will receive an increase of 2%, and more for those eligible for minimum-dollar and scale increases, going back to July 1. We will be reviewing increases for all members and will reach out individually if we spot a calculation error. We are finalizing our full contract language with Dow Jones and should have a final version in the new year. We will post an indexed, searchable version to the IAPE site and will have printed booklets for members as well.

Strengthening by Learning: A New IAPE Training Program

An important way to keep the momentum up post-negotiations is to spend time on member education. We are launching a three part program with something for everyone. There will be sessions happening at least monthly in New York, Princeton, and now by Google Hangout as well! 

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The three classes: 

  • IAPE 101: This class is the perfect orientation for those brand new to IAPE and veteran members alike. 

  • Contract Class: Go in-depth on our contract to make it work for you. Learn about rules surrounding extra pay, scheduling, your rights at work and more. 

  • Steward Training: If you kept up during bargaining and have been thinking of getting more involved, join us for a new steward training!

Advocating for Your Workplace Issues

In October, IAPE members working in the Dallas office reached out the union after being told by management they would lose free parking because of the company’s decision to move to a new, cheaper, office space. We didn’t think it was fair that our members would have to pay out of pocket because of the company’s decision to save money on rent. We immediately filed a grievance and the company restored paid parking in November. 

IAPE leaders meet with Dow Jones representatives monthly to discuss issues our members are facing in the workplace and we need your help to make sure we have a robust agenda.

We have brought concerns regarding office space, desk moves, food options in the cafeteria and more seriously, raised questions about problematic managers, denial of benefits and disciplinary matters. If there is a topic that you think is worth raising with the company, please get in touch with a director or steward in your location to discuss. 

We also make regular inquiries for Dow Jones employees who think they are being incorrectly excluded from the union. The standard for being classified in the union is based mostly on duties rather than title and we encourage members to let us know if they observe title discrepancies in their departments. 

NewsGuild Election Ballot Deadline on Monday

Ballots for the NewsGuild’s election for president must be received in the by the American Arbitration Association’s mailbox in New York by Monday, December 9, to be counted. 

The NewsGuild, the parent union of IAPE, is re-running an election held earlier this year between incumbent Bernie Lunzer and challenger Jon Schleuss.

If you were a dues-paying member of IAPE in June, July or August, you should have received a ballot to your home address sometime in late October. 

For more information, check our our elections page on the IAPE website. Or contact the elections committee at iape.elections-committee@iape1096.org

Upcoming Holiday Events

1211: IAPE Holiday Cocktail Hour

When: Wednesday December 11 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Impact Meeting Room - 9th floor

Stop by and please feel bring a favorite holiday sweet treat to share! We’ll provide wine, beer, sparkling water as well as some snacks. 

Princeton: IAPE Holiday Dessert Potluck

When: Thursday December 12 @ 2:30 p.m.
Where: CoLab Meeting Room

Stop by and bring a favorite holiday sweet treat to share! (We're asking everyone to bring at least two dozen servings.) Let us know what you are bringing ahead of time here: https://forms.gle/N2FSuwo6Fnqn4jQR9 We’ll provide coffee, tea, and hot cocoa as well as a few treats of our own to share!