The Perfect IAPE Candidate: You!

Have you ever considered running for election?

Every three years, IAPE holds an election for all positions on the union’s governing board. The Board of Directors is the body responsible for all IAPE matters, from setting internal policy and approving budgets, to overseeing contract negotiations.

2023 is an IAPE election year, and nominations are open for all positions until Aug. 31 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

Any member in good standing—someone who is current in payment of membership dues as of Aug. 11—is eligible to run for one of our four officer positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary. Members are also eligible to run for one of seven regional Location Director seats or three Classification Director positions, so long as they work within those regions or classifications.

Elections are also held for two At-Large Delegate positions—members who become eligible to join our four officers at conventions and conferences of our parent unions The NewsGuild and the Communications Workers of America. At-Large Delegates are not members of the IAPE Board.

If you are interested in running for IAPE election this year, or if you would like to nominate a colleague you think would be a perfect fit for the Board, the process is very simple: access IAPE’s online nomination form, enter your name and the name of the member you are nominating—self-nominations are perfectly fine—select an officer or director position and click the “submit” button.

The IAPE Elections Committee will verify all nominations as they are received. When members approve their nominations, names will be posted on the IAPE Election page. Elections for any contested seats will be held later this year.

If you have questions about what being an IAPE officer or director entails, please reach out to us at union@iape1096.org.

You really should consider running. We think you would be a wonderful addition to the IAPE Board!

Register For Town Hall Meetings!
It’s not too late to register for today’s contract town hall meetings. We have two times to choose: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EDT. We’ll have an update on where we stand with Dow Jones contract negotiations and how you can get involved to support the bargaining committee. We’ll also set aside a few minutes for contract Q&A.

Visit the IAPE Events page to register and receive your Zoom link. See you later today!