Happy Holidays!

The officers, directors and staff of IAPE TNG-CWA Local 1096 would like to wish all our members a safe and happy holiday season. The union office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.

Under the terms of the collective agreement between IAPE and Dow Jones, Dec. 24 and 31 will also be considered days off for IAPE-represented Dow Jones staff in the United States, as “the days celebrated by the United States federal government” for the contract holidays Christmas and New Year’s Day.

IAPE-represented staff in Canada will have a short week next week, with the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day holidays recognized on Dec. 27, 28 and 31, respectively.

Whichever side of the border you’re celebrating your holidays, we hope you are able to enjoy some well-deserved time off with loved ones. However, if you’re required to work, please remember to file for your Holiday Pay!

The collective agreement between IAPE and Dow Jones requires time-and-one-half for all regular hours worked on a holiday (double-time for extra hours) plus an additional day off in lieu of the holiday or an additional day’s pay.

The contract gives IAPE-represented employees the discretion to choose additional pay over an additional day off for all holidays worked after Jul. 3 in any calendar year. If you are assigned to work Friday—or, in Canada, on Monday or Tuesday—and you want extra pay instead of an additional day off, please inform your manager.

Because Dec. 31 is the recognized date for New Year’s Day, it is considered a 2022 holiday. For any work performed on that day, the discretion to choose extra pay or an extra day off reverts to your manager.

You may file for your Holiday Pay through Workday. If you have any questions about pay for working on a holiday or receiving your extra day’s pay or day off, please contact the IAPE office.