Princeton Shuttle Alternatives

As more IAPE members resume three-day-per-week in-office schedules, we’re paying close attention to how our workplaces have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. For example, at the Dow Jones campus in Princeton, NJ, members are keenly aware of the lack of cafeteria services.

Not quite as well known is a recent decision by Dow Jones to accommodate Princeton employees who  previously relied on the company shuttle to commute to and from the Princeton Jct. rail station.

In response to a question from IAPE about plans to resume shuttle services when in-office schedules increased this month, management informed the union, “employees who need transportation from Princeton Junction to the campus should use a ride sharing service and submit the expense for reimbursement in Concur.”

When asked whether the company planned on announcing this to Princeton staff, management replied, “Given that we estimate the employee population at issue here is fairly small we are looking at options to share this information with those who need to know including posting the information on the Princeton Location page of the Source.”

We encourage members relying on transportation to and from Princeton Jct. to follow this directive and submit receipts for reimbursement. If you have questions about submitting or problems with approval for your expenses please let us know at union@iape1096.org.

Of course, IAPE also has a contract proposal addressing Princeton shuttle services:

“The Company shall maintain shuttle service between the Princeton Junction, NJ train station and its offices in the Princeton, NJ area. In the event shuttle service cannot be offered, Employees commuting to and from the Princeton Junction train station may submit taxi, Uber or Lyft expenses for reimbursement.”

IAPE and Dow Jones resume negotiations on this and all other topics Tuesday morning.

Wednesday: Steward 101
If you are interested in getting involved in all things IAPE, including being a key point of contact for members during contract negotiations, consider joining your union colleagues on Wednesday afternoon for IAPE Steward 101.

This one-hour Zoom class is your chance to find out more about joining the ranks of IAPE stewards. A strong steward and leadership structure is extremely important at all times, but especially during a contract bargaining year. If you’ve ever considered being involved with IAPE, you might be just the person we’re looking for to join our steward group!

To find out more about becoming an IAPE steward, please join us for IAPE Steward 101 next Wednesday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Visit the IAPE Events Page to register.