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At Cablevision, Expected to Install Everything Except a Union

Jan. 24, 2012 -- They describe themselves as beaten-up workhorses, these burly fellows with linebacker shoulders and bass-register voices.
Four men sit in a union hall on a darkened stretch of Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, talking about life as cable installers for Cablevision and efforts to bring in a union, in this case the Communication Workers of America.
"It's very hard to retire here. You get hurt, you can't work as hard and you disappear," said Steven Ashurst, a 54-year-old with a shaved scalp who lives in Crown Heights. "I've had shoulder surgery. You haul that ladder, climbing poles, crawling through basements, half an hour for lunch." He shrugs. "You start to take insane risks. That's why I signed a union card."
Cablevision Systems Corporation, run by James L. Dolan, has hired a premier anti-union law firm. The company began an internal anti-union Web site and required 285 Brooklyn employees to attend anti-union meetings. The union vote is Jan. 26. | More

'Bad Weather' Policy

In a nutshell, the 'bad weather' policy at Dow Jones provides that if there's a state of emergency declared (and the roads or transit system you use to get to work have been closed by government order) you're not expected to come to work AND you get paid for the day. If you call out because you believe it's too dangerous to commute (but roads or transit haven't been officially closed), you can be docked for the day's pay or forced to use a vacation day or personal day at the manager's discretion. REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES, CALL AND NOTIFY YOUR BOSS OF YOUR SITUATION. - More

Election: IAPE Secretary

Jan. 18, 2012 -- As detailed in a mailing sent to the last known home address of each IAPE member in late December, 2011 a special election will be held to fill the position of IAPE Secretary. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2012. | More

Rights in the Workplace

Jan. 22, 2012 -- In a recent ruling, the National Labor Relations Board concluded that employees' federal right to engage in concerted action trumps any arbitration agreement that bars group claims. It was an impressive defense of employee rights. Employers can still require arbitration, but they must also offer ways for employees to bring collective claims, either in arbitration or in court. | More

Election Results

Sep. 19, 2011 -- In accordance with the rules for the 2011 election of officers for IAPE TNG/CWA Local 1096, the following members in good standing have been properly nominated, unopposed, and declared "elected" to the office for which they were nominated for the term of office beginning December 1, 2011 and running through November 30, 2014: Officers: President/CWA Delegate -- Steve Yount Vice President/CWA Delegate -- Bob Kozma Treasurer/CWA Delegate -- Robert S. Johnson | More

What Your Union Does

Jul. 14, 2011 -- It's common for the IAPE membership to all-but-forget their union in the years between contract bargaining sessions, but we wanted to remind you that your union is involved every day in the effort to defend your contract rights -- and let you know we're ready to help. There are three committees meeting with management on a regular, on-going, basis: The Classification Committee has the job of ensuring that your job title (and your pay) match the job duties you actually preform. The Labor-Management Committee is designed to informally raise any question or concern you might have at Dow Jones. In the past we've addressed everything from smoking policies to abusive bosses from travel policies to sick days. The Grievance Committee is where we raise formal complaints about violations of the contract. | More

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