IAPE Bulletin: 4/8/2020 and Training Reminder

IAPE Bulletin: 4/8/2020 and Training Reminder 

Dear Members,

We were pleased to see IAPE’s requests reflected in the company’s recent announcement for the new work-life leave benefit and equipment reimbursement allowance. 

We’ve told company representatives we are disappointed that the ability to take 10 paid hours off a week to focus on personal matters isn’t effective until April 15 and that those who are facing significant burdens because of childcare issues will need a better solution. 

We encourage all members to take advantage of the new benefits as soon as possible and let the union or your representative know if you face any issues in receiving approval. 

We know many of you are working long hours and we ask that you please file your extra time in WorkDay. At IAPE’s request, the company will soon be sending all managers a one-sheet explanation of rules for earning and filing for comp time and overtime. We’ve also updated our member resources to help guide you through the process. 

We’re having a member meeting this Friday via Zoom to give you a chance to hear more about our weekly discussions with the company regarding work conditions during coronavirus. Register via this link to join.

IAPE Priorities and Requests

Childcare: We have asked the company for an increase to the $700/annual backup childcare allowance and to consider an increase in personal days for 2020 for childcare. 

Technology Allowance: IAPE is maintaining its request for a monthly payment of $125 per employee for the duration of the crisis in consideration for use of personal technology, resources and utilities.  

Vacation Rollover: IAPE has requested the company allow carryover of at least five vacation days into 2021, as we know many members will be unable to take their full allowance this year because of workload. 

Sales Incentive Goals: Dow Jones representatives told IAPE last week it is too early in the quarter to consider a modification to goals as the union asked the company to consider last week in light of member concerns regarding the negative impact to advertising from the coronavirus crisis. If you are a member in sales concerned about your goals, please reach out to us. 

Training Today!

Join us today for our Contract 101 session, focusing on Job Security and related provisions of our collective bargaining agreement. 

This hour-long training will be conducted over Zoom and you can RSVP here.