WEU Negotiations Survey now online

To help prepare for negotiations, employees in the Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU)at Spirit AeroSystems are asked to take a few minutes of their personal time to complete the WEU Negotiations Survey. Access the survey at: WEU Spirit Negotiations Survey 2012.

Help protect your contract - apply for WEU Negotiation Team

Do you have ideas for improving the Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) contract? Get involved by applying for the negotiation team. Deadline to apply is Friday, Dec.2, 2011.

Negotiation team members have a seat at the table with both SPEEA and company leaders to determine what goes inthe contract. SPEEA team members go through training and work with staff to identify and prioritize changes important to the WEU – based on member surveys, case histories and market analysis.

The Selection Committee holds interviews and makes recommendations to the WEU Council. The WEU Bargaining Unit Council Reps elect team members at the Dec. 15, Midwest Council meeting.

Negotiations involve a significant time commitment – particularly in the fall as Main Table talks draw near. In the interim, work takes place at internal and joint committee and subcommittee meetings.

The WEU contract covers 760 employees and expires Dec. 1, 2012.

Recommended Requirements

· Regular SPEEA member for the past three years.

· Active member the past three years – such as being a committee member, Area Rep, Council Rep, and/or Executive Board member. Members currently on the Tellers Committee or Judicial Review Committee cannot serve on the Negotiation Team at the same time.

· Must attend one of the orientation sessions

· Complete and submit the application form

Plan to attend one ofthe following Negotiation Team Orientations:

Wednesday (Nov.30), 5 to 6 p.m.

Thursday (Dec.1), 5 to 6 p.m.

Team orientations are held at the SPEEA Wichita office, 973. S Glendale St. Wichita (Parklane Shopping Center).