IAPE @ Work: March - WFH Edition
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IAPE’s board of directors held its Spring board meeting this weekend via Zoom and addressing member concerns amid the coronavirus crisis was at the top of our agenda.
Following a discussion among union leaders and taking feedback directly from you, we raised the following items in a meeting with Dow Jones representatives today.
IAPE has requested a $125/month tech allowance for each employee for the duration of the crisis.
We have requested details from Dow Jones on behalf of employees who aren’t able to work a normal workday because they have to care for their child/children. We have recommended the company consider a bank of paid time off for child care, as other employers have implemented.
Many of our members have paid out of pocket for monitors, chairs and other equipment to make working at home easier. We requested the company reimburse employees for at least part of the expenses and develop a cost-sharing plan for those who would like to purchase equipment.
Employees have told us they are unsure of the guidelines to request equipment from the company be sent to their homes. The union has asked the company to prioritize availability of monitors and chairs, and to provide a list of available items and information on how to order to every member.
On behalf of members in media sales, we have also asked the company how sales incentive goals will be considered this year, and have requested that union representatives be included when the company determines next year’s sales goals.
A Normal Work Week in Abnormal Times
We know many of you are working long hours and well beyond a normal work week. We are encouraging members to follow the rules in our contract when filing overtime and comp time. Overtime eligible employees should file for all hours worked above 35 hours a week, as long as the work they are doing has been assigned by a supervisor and the work is expected to be completed that day. Our overtime exempt employees should keep in mind that the contract guarantees them two days off a week. You are eligible to file for comp time for hours worked on those two days and comp time can be cashed out immediately with your manager’s approval and after 30 days regardless.
As always, if you are facing any push back to receiving compensation that is guaranteed under our collective bargaining agreement, please contact your representative or send an email to union@iape1096.org.
New Faces on the Board
We welcomed two new directors to the board, both from our New York office. Ellie Miller, Newsletter and Curation Editor, filled a vacancy for Location Director, NorthEast. Vincent Rickey, Senior Software Engineer, is our new Classification Director for Technology. Visit our website to see a full list of our officers, directors and stewards.
Reminder: IAPE 101 Tomorrow
You need to understand your union rights now more than ever. Join us tomorrow via Google Hangout for a remote session of our IAPE 101 training. In this IAPE primer, We’ll dive into the basics of being in a union at DJ and how IAPE works for you. This union orientation is for those brand new to IAPE and veteran members alike.
When: Wednesday March 25 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Remote by Google Hangout
RSVP here