FAQ

FAQ

How are dues assessed?

Legacy members of IAPE, members of the Dow Jones bargaining unit, pay membership dues equal to 0.7 percent of regular pay plus commissions, where applicable, in accordance with the Affiliation Agreement between IAPE and CWA, dated February 1, 1997, and Local referenda on November 18, 2005, and November 5, 2020. Each member of new bargaining units added to the Local shall pay minimum membership dues equal to 1.3846 percent of regular compensation up to the maximum defined in The NewsGuild Constitution Article XVIII.

Most IAPE members choose to have dues deducted automatically from their paychecks, for convenience. To do so, legacy members must indicate your dues deduction preference on an IAPE membership application form and fill out a separate form that authorizes Dow Jones payroll to make those deductions.

How is IAPE leadership determined?

IAPE leadership is determined by elections held every three years, when members choose officers and other representative board members, or periodically as board vacancies occur. All members in good standing are eligible to run for IAPE officer positions, as well as regional director positions for the legacy Dow Jones bargaining unit, or unit councils from other bargaining units..

How can I get involved?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of IAPE. In addition to elected officials we’re constantly looking for members to pitch in on projects that run a wide range of topics, from benefits and organizing to bargaining and union finances. See our Events page and register for opportunities to become an IAPE steward!

Are we affiliated with any other labor unions?

What is our tax status?