July 14, 2011
What Your Union Does
It's common for the IAPE membership to all-but-forget their union in the years between contract bargaining sessions, but I 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.
I am committed to doing everything possible to ensure that IAPE truly represents you.
As always, if there's anything you need, please let me know or reach out directly to Union Organizer Tim Martell.
Steve Yount
President
IAPE CWA 1096