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SPEEA Locations
(New office hours
start Oct 4th)

Main Hall
15205 52nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188

Tel: 206.433.0991
FAX: 206.248.3990

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
e-mail


Everett Hall
2414 106th Street SW
Everett, WA 98204

Tel: 425.355.2883
Toll Free: (877) 355-2883
FAX: 425.355.9380

Office Hours:

8 am - 4:30 pm


Wichita Hall
973 S Glendale Street Wichita, KS 67218

Tel: 316.682.0262
FAX: 316.682.4668

Office Hours:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm


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May 14, 2012
WEU Negotiations lunchtime meetings start Thursday

Your SPEEA Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiation Team is holding lunchtime meetings starting Thursday, May 17, to discuss the WEU survey results, the negotiations timeline and answer questions at several locations (see schedule below).

As the team prepares to finalize the contract proposal, they want everyone to have an opportunity to share ideas and thoughts. Members and non-members are welcome at each meeting.

WEU Negotiations Team lunchtime meeting schedule
Meetings are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

  • Strut Nacelle East/1-198D (room 200) – Thursday, May 17
  • Plant II East Lean To/2-297F (room 5-B21 (the old Mic Room)) – Tuesday, May 22
  • IPB3/3-190O (room 106 auditorium) – Thursday, May 24
  • Plant II Wood Balcony/2-297F (room 234) – Tuesday, May 29
  • Engineering Lab/3-215W (room E-20 (Fishbowl)) – Thursday, May 31
  • Section 9/2-290J (room 028) – Tuesday, June 5
Lunch is provided. RSVP at least two days in advance to vickim@speea.org or call Vicki at the SPEEA office at 682-0262.

May 11, 2012
Boeing’s Safety, Technical, Standards and
simulator instructors vote to join SPEEA

Safety Pilot Mike Coker, left, with AMPA unit Council Rep. David Whitacre after the NLRB vote.

Press Release May 10, 2012

SEATTLE – In a vote that more than doubles the number of pilots at The Boeing Company represented by SPEEA, pilots and instructors in Flight Training Services are joining the Airplane Manufacturing Pilots Association (AMPA) bargaining unit.

The year-long effort to join with fellow pilots culminated today (Thursday, May 10) when votes were counted at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 19 office in Seattle. The tally showed approval by 81% of those voting, with 48 ‘Yes’ and 11 ‘no’ votes. The expanded AMPA/SPEEA bargaining unit now includes 105 members.

The newest members of the bargaining unit share the same concerns as AMPA and SPEEA about maintaining the quality of flight services and training in the face of Boeing’s continued use of contract workers.

“We didn’t have to do this, but we needed to have a stronger voice,” said Mike Coker, safety pilot and member of the organizing committee. “Our group has a lot of experience and we want to use it to ensure Boeing has the best training and support possible.”

Responsible for all technical, safety and flight standards, along with instructing in simulators, the newest members of AMPA/SPEEA work primarily in Renton. Like existing AMPA members, the work includes training the pilots of airline customers on Boeing aircraft, including the 787. AMPA pilots also deliver aircraft from Boeing factories to customers. The work takes members to training and customer facilities around the world.

“These pilots are respected throughout the aviation industry as the leaders in Flight Training and now they’ve taken a big step to gain the respect and voice they deserve at Boeing,” said SPEEA President Tom McCarty

“Boeing and SPEEA have had a successful collective bargaining relationship since 1946,” added SPEEA Executive Director Ray Goforth. “The growing ranks of professionals joining SPEEA will broaden and deepen that relationship.”

See AMPA page


Tickets on sale for members!
SPEEA & WA YELL with AFL-CIO Sec. Treas. Liz Shuler


In just six weeks, SPEEA is hosting a visit by
AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler for the annual SPEEA Convention/Leadership Conference. As part of her visit, SPEEA is hosting a social and fundraising event, Thursday, June 7, to benefit Washington Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL).  As the youngest elected officer at the AFL-CIO, Liz is committed to increasing the involvement of young adults in the labor movement. A limited number of tickets are now on sale allowing you to meet Liz and support this important work in our labor movement.

This event is open to the public, with tickets going on sale Monday (April 30). As the hosting organization, SPEEA members can buy tickets early. The event will sell out quickly, so buy your tickets today

 The fundraiser is organized by SPEEA in cooperation with the Martin Luther King County Labor Council (MLKCLC), the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), and WA YELL.

Individual tickets are $60 each. Buy yours at: http://bit.ly/HXEnGj


Updated April 19
SPEEA – Boeing Prof & Tech negotiations update

Members of the SPEEA Professional and Technical negotiation teams meet internally after meeting with Boeing.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 20, 2012 -- Negotiation teams for Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) and The Boeing Company completed two days of formal discussions Friday as work begins to replace contracts for the Puget Sound Professional and Technical bargaining units. The contracts, covering more than 22,000 employees, expire Oct. 6.

Boeing and SPEEA teams will continue to meet in the coming weeks and months to pursue a tentative agreement that meets the needs of the company as well as the engineers and technical workers covered by the two contracts.

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  Visit the Puget Sound Negotiations page



Ballots coming for IFPTE Delegates and Council VPs

A total of 23 members are running to represent SPEEA as one of 12 delegates to the IFPTE triennial convention, July 16-19, and/or as one of three SPEEA-Area vice presidents.

SPEEA Tellers validated the candidate petitions and statements and determined the random order of names on the ballot (see below) on April 24. SPEEA will send a ballot and voter guide to each member’s home by May 9. Counting is May 23.

The delegates will represent SPEEA at the convention which draws hundreds of IFPTE members from across the country. The SPEEA-IFPTE vice presidents, elected to three-year terms, are responsible for communicating SPEEA’s concerns and priorities to the Executive Council officers.

SPEEA-Area IFPTE VP candidates
Northwest – vote for two

  • Joel Funfar
  • Dave Baine
  • Rebekah Hewitt
  • Michael Hochberg
  • Jimmie Mathis
  • Tom McCarty
  • Sandra Hastings (Sandy)
  • Brent McFarlane
  • Ryan Rule

Midwest – vote for one

  • Debbie Logsdon
  • Donna M. Lehane (Castaneda)
  • Joe Newberry
 

Northwest Convention delegate
vote for 10      

  • Shawn Mark
  • Joel Funfar
  • Roger Aisaka
  • Sandra Hastings (Sandy)
  • Mike Gardner
  • Bob Wilkerson
  • Dave Baine
  • Brent McFarlane
  • Tom McCarty
  • Tony Laffranchi
  • Carrie Rule
  • Dave Silkroski
  • Jerry DiLeonardo
  • Keith Neal

 

Midwest Convention delegate
vote for two          

  • Earl Carter
  • Donna M. Lehane (Castaneda)
  • Brenda K. Reiling

The triennial IFPTE convention takes place July 16 to 19 in Las Vegas.


Updated May 14, 2012
STEM grants available for school programs

Apply for NW STEM grant
review committee

The Northwest Council is looking for members interested in serving on the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) grant review. 

This seven-member committee will be selected by the Northwest Council officers to review the grant applications and make recommendations to the Northwest Council for a vote. 

To apply, send an e-mail to speea@speea.org with your name, contact information and the school district where you live. Deadline: Friday, June 15.

To raise awareness and encourage the next generation of engineers and technical workers, the SPEEA Northwest
Council provides grants to programs related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through grants. 

Grant eligibility

  • Non-profit organization or institution (ex. schools)
  • Program or event must have a connection to science, technology, engineering or math (ex. robotics teams)
  • At least one Northwest SPEEA member must participate as a coach, mentor, or parent.

How to apply

  • Complete application online or mail to: SPEEA Headquarters, ATTN: STEM Grant Application,
    15205 52nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98188.

  • Deadline to apply: Wednesday, Aug. 15.

A committee of members and Northwest Council officers will review the requests and make recommendations for the Council Reps to vote. Last year, the NW Council voted to sponsor 14 high school robotic teams and four other STEM outreach activities.


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SEATTLE – March 22, 2012
Robotics regional competition
Nearly 100 high school robotics teams competed in the FIRST Rebound Rumble Seattle March 22-24.





Wichita – March 14, 2012

SPEEA – Boeing Effects Bargaining
Members approve Boeing plant closure agreement
WICHITA, KS -- SPEEA members approved a contract extension with The Boeing Company.

 
 



SEATAC – March 24, 2012
Northwest Recognition Banquet
Special thanks to all of the SPEEA activists, including Council Reps, Area Reps and committee members.
For more on the Award Winners


Spirit to pay SPEEA-represented during
work stoppage
WICHITA - Spirit AeroSystems Wednesday agreed to continue paying SPEEA-represented employees their regular salary regardless of time see story

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