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 Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. We also plan on checking out a little early tomorrow, Dec. 23 and on Friday, Dec. 30.

Under the terms of the collective agreement between IAPE and Dow Jones, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 will also be considered holidays 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.

Our contract contains similar language for members in Canada. IAPE-represented staff in that country will be out of the office for Christmas and Boxing Day holidays on Dec. 23 and 26. The New Year’s Day holiday will also be recognized on Jan. 2.

Whichever side of the border you’re celebrating your holidays, we hope you’re 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 July 3 in any calendar year. If you are assigned to work on Monday—or, in Canada, on Monday and/or Tuesday—and you want extra pay instead of an additional day off, please inform 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.

If you are required to work on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, you are not entitled to Holiday Pay. Due to the “days celebrated by” contract language, noted above, both dates are simply considered Sundays for payroll purposes. However, if Sunday is not a regularly scheduled work day for you and you are called to work on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, you are entitled to comp time or—if you are an overtime-eligible employee—overtime. See our comp time and overtime advisories for details on claiming your extra compensation.