IAPE & Dow Jones Bargaining Begins Today

After months of preparation and several attempts to negotiate over work from home benefits and return to office plans, IAPE and Dow Jones finally begin negotiations this afternoon for a new collective agreement.

The current contract is set to expire on June 30, but Article XXVI of the agreement explains that the CBA automatically extends for 60 days after that date, and may be extended again if the parties agree.

In 2019, for example, IAPE and Dow Jones negotiators reached a tentative agreement on October 31, the final day of an extension period. That deal was ratified by IAPE members in November of that year.

This year, IAPE’s bargaining committee—a mixture of IAPE staff and your elected representatives on the union’s Board of Directors—has been busy working with legal counsel and preparing contract proposals to reflect the priorities of IAPE’s membership. Responding to a union survey earlier this year, 89.5% of IAPE members said the number one bargaining priority this year is annual pay increases. Protection against inflation and better work at home options rounded out the top three priorities, with approximately 59% of members choosing each.

None of these items are expected to be discussed today, however. During this first session, IAPE and Dow Jones reps will likely haggle over “ground rules” for these negotiations, with the union proposing that 2022 talks be held remotely. IAPE is also awaiting responses to information requests delivered to the company last month.

Consistent with previous contract years, IAPE expects to provide full transparency and post-meeting updates throughout this process. Keep an eye on your inbox for IAPE bargaining recaps.

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If you haven’t requested your promo code for a free “swag kit” of one IAPE t-shirt, button and water bottle, this is your last chance! Orders must be delivered to our supplier by the end of the day tomorrow, June 22. In order to receive your free shipment, delivered directly to your home, you must request your promo code from the IAPE office.

Enter your name and email address on this form where indicated. We'll deliver an online order link and promo code to you as quickly as possible. You'll then be able to submit your order via the Universal website (one free kit per member, though you also may purchase extra items if you wish).

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