Staff at the Center for Economic and Policy Research Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union, IFPTE Local 70 (NPEU), are pleased to announce the ratification of a new successor contract that reflects our shared commitment to the well-being of CEPR's dedicated staff and the organization's ongoing success. 

Sarah Rawlins, a member of the NPEU bargaining committee, added, “This is CEPR's 11th union contract and I am always impressed by how we build on previous contracts with each iteration. Our Bargaining Committee put a lot of thought and creativity into the additions and it was a real work of solidarity. We are excited about the improvements in compensation and benefits, which directly support the needs of our members, particularly those balancing work and family life.”

Both CEPR and NPEU look forward to continuing our successful collaboration under this new agreement.

Highlights of the new agreement include:

  • Raises for all bargaining unit members retroactive to January 2024, which will be reflected in the March paycheck.

  • Increased pay floor to $65,000.

  • Expanded leave benefits, including additional bereavement and family leave.

  • Enhanced caregiver support, with 75% insurance premium coverage and reimbursement for some childcare costs.

  • Summer Fridays: Half-day Fridays from June to August to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

For more information, contact:

NPEU, Valeria Mejia-Guevara, VP for Communications, vmejiaguevara@npeu.org


About Center for Economic and Policy Research
The Center for Economic and Policy Research promotes democratic debate on issues that affect people’s lives, in the US and other parts of the world. Through rigorous, independent research and analysis we strive to provide the general public and policymakers with the tools to better understand the problems and choices that they face. CEPR is committed to presenting issues in an accurate and understandable manner, so that the public is better prepared to choose among various policy options.  

About NPEU
The Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), a local of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO represents professionals employed at more than 50 nonprofit organizations in DC and across the United States. With thousands of members, NPEU gives nonprofit workers a voice to strengthen their workplaces and continue to do work that makes a difference in people’s lives. More information is available at npeu.org.

 
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