Information to help laid off workers

SPEEA receives data on layoffs after notices are given and reports the layoffs in the SPEEA News.

Information sheet for laid off SPEEA-represented employees:

In case of layoffs in the SPEEA bargaining units at The Boeing Company, your contract provides:

  • Priority recall rights - Download instruction sheet

  • Contract labor goes first in job classifications with layoffs

  • Voluntary layoff with benefits

SPEEA contract administrators are monitoring the process to ensure Boeing properly follows procedures and our contracts.

Please send comments regarding company layoffs to: speea@speea.org


Useful links for members facing layoff

AFL-CIO Unemployment Lifeline – Tools and information to help unemployed workers.
Enter your zip code to access a list of services and resources near your home.

Frequently asked Layoff Questions and Answers

Retraining and job search assistance (Trade Act)

Boeing Career Transition Services - On the internal Boeing web, type in Career Transition Services:
On the page you will find the schedule for Layoff Briefings as well as a schedule for Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques Workshops.

Unemployment determination re; Layoff Benefits - letter

WorkSource

Reliable Contract Agencies and Boeing Suppliers


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Resume Writing Tools
-- Resume resources


Job Hunting Resources


Government Employment offices