This Week: Raises and Retro Pay

Pay increases and lump sum payments for eligible IAPE-represented employees will be included in pay deposits this week. 2022 pay raises approved by union members on Sept. 9, as part of the new one-year collective bargaining agreement between IAPE and Dow Jones, will also include a retroactive adjustment for all base pay and overtime earned between July 1 and Sept. 20.

Members eligible for raises will receive the largest of our 4% compensatory agreement, our $40 per week minimum-dollar raise, or a scale increase. Lump sum payments will equal 1% of annual salary calculated prior to adding 2022 raises, with a minimum of $1,000 USD.

IAPE representatives will verify all raises to ensure every eligible employee receives the proper salary adjustment. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your 2022 pay raise, please contact the union office: union@iape1096.org.

RTO: Did you Request an Exemption?
As more Dow Jones departments resume in-office work, IAPE representatives have received a concerning number of complaints about management responses to requests for exemptions, especially those made for reasons of medical necessity. Members concerned about exposure to Covid are rightfully asking IAPE reps for exemption guidance.

If you have asked for permission to continue working from home and you believe management has failed to seriously consider your request, please let us know by emailing union@iape1096.org. 

Navigating workplace accommodations and medical protections can be daunting. We recommend consulting the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a resource provided by the United States Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. Don't let the term “disability” dissuade you! JAN offers free information and consulting services for individuals with all types of medical conditions.

Reminder: Contract Satisfaction Survey
In case you missed it, on Friday IAPE members received an email request to weigh in one last time on the 2022-23 IAPE/DJ contract. Even though the new agreement was approved by over 94% of voting members, we recognize there is a difference between choosing to approve and actually being happy with a new contact.

With that in mind, we again invite you to participate in the 2022 IAPE Contract Satisfaction Survey. This short survey should only take a few minutes of your time, but will be incredibly helpful to IAPE representatives as we prepare for 2023 contract negotiations.

Wednesday: IAPE 101
When you were hired by Dow Jones, were you surprised to learn that you were a union-represented employee? Have you ever wondered about your rights as a union member? If you have a half-hour to spare this Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, please join us for the next installment of IAPE 101 and see if we can answer your questions. Register by visiting the IAPE Events Page.

IAPE 101 is a Zoom presentation addressing the basics of IAPE membership: What is a union? How does IAPE function? How does IAPE fit into Dow Jones? What are the benefits of union membership? All these questions and more will be covered in this class, perfect for those brand new to IAPE, or even for veteran members interested in learning more about their union. All members are welcome; register today!