Bargaining Canceled Today, Join our Town Hall Monday, DC Expecting Layoffs

IAPE members, today’s contract negotiation meeting between IAPE and Dow Jones has been canceled, at the union’s request, and rescheduled for next Thursday, Feb. 8. Members who registered for open bargaining today, watch for a new registration link next week.

In lieu of bargaining, we invite all IAPE members to attend one of two IAPE Town Hall meetings scheduled for Monday. Members of the IAPE bargaining committee will be present to discuss the status of our negotiations with the company. Questions from members are welcome.

Sessions are scheduled for Monday at 11:30 a.m. EST and 4:00 p.m. EST. Please visit the IAPE Events Page to register.

Washington Expects Layoffs
IAPE-represented News employees in Washington, DC have received an invitation from WSJ Managing Editor, Liz Harris to attend a meeting this morning at 10:30 a.m. EST to hear a “big announcement.”

Several media outlets have reported the company is expected to issue layoff notices.

Management has confirmed to IAPE today’s meeting will announce restructuring of the DC bureau. The company has not provided the union with any advance notice of numbers of affected positions, nor any explanation why a media company performing as well as Dow Jones believes a short-sighted decision to cut valued News positions is necessary.

IAPE representatives will be in attendance in-person and via Google Meet and will be on standby to review any staffing decisions made by management. The union will ensure the company complies with all contractual requirements and will make representatives available to discuss layoff requirements with any affected individuals.