IAPE Bulletin 8/4/2020: WFH Update, Nomination Reminder

Work 2021(?)

IAPE recently learned that Dow Jones is planning a broader shift to work from home under an effort known as Work 2021. 

We understand that the company will give up leases on some small offices altogether, and we are awaiting response to our request for more information on Work 2021. Dow Jones is required to meet with the union to discuss the effects of any elimination of office space and we appreciate our members notifying us of the planned changes. 

We have requested more details including the offices affected, the impact on employees working in larger offices, and reimbursement of work-from-home expenses such as internet, furniture and equipment in case workers are asked to permanently convert their homes into offices. 

Members have also reported being notified by managers that they will be able to carry over five vacation days to March 2021, and that employees can now take Work-Life Leave in four hour increments (ten hour per week maximum remains). 

IAPE has pushed for appropriate accommodations for members working from home since the start of the pandemic, including more paid time off, an allowance for technology, equipment reimbursement and vacation carryover. 

Safety is the most important concern, and making sure IAPE-represented employees have the resources to carry out their work effectively remains a priority. We encourage you to talk to your manager about your specific needs and to talk to your representative or reach out to the union office if you are experiencing any issues. 

We know that for many employees, losing access to shared office space with colleagues is not ideal and we will continue relaying your concerns to the company. 

IAPE Election 2020

Nominations for IAPE’s election of officers and directors are now open. Any member in good standing can nominate themselves or another member in good standing for an eligible position through Aug. 31 by using this form and submitting to elections@iape1096.org. The election committee will declare an eligible candidate who is unopposed at the deadline as winner by acclamation. The committee will post the nominees for contested positions by Sept. 4. 

Ballots will be mailed out by Oct. 5 and will be due back to the election provider by Nov. 4 to be counted. Official descriptions and duties of the roles can be found in the bylaws. 

A reminder that the election this year will be conducted via mail ballot, so please make sure we have your up-to-date mailing address so we know where to send your ballot in early October. 

You can read more about the nomination process and official guidance on rules around campaigning in the candidate toolkit on the election page of the IAPE website.