The fourth Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) survey focuses on issues such as Paid Time Off (PTO)/vacation + sick leave, retirement, raise pools and on call work.

If you’re a current SPEEA member in the Prof or Tech bargaining unit, take the survey online.

Your participation strengthens our bargaining power.

The survey closes at 5 p.m., Dec. 31.

NPC Compensation and Retirement Town Hall

Interested in learning more about this month’s survey? Plan to attend a hybrid Town Hall, Monday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Click below for:

• In-person – email meetings@speea.org and indicate where you plan to attend (either SPEEA Everett or Tukwila).
• Online - Click here to register.

About the NPC

The NPC is a group of SPEEA members working with staff to do prep work for the Northwest Prof and Tech negotiating teams prior to next year’s contract talks with Boeing.

The committee is responsible for developing surveys to gain input from our union’s members about their priorities for the next contract. They are also directed with raising awareness about the SPEEA contract negotiations process.

If Prof and Tech members interested in applying for their bargaining unit negotiation team are having trouble identifying members to endorse them, email petitions@speea.org for access to a list of bargaining unit members in their district.

At the Executive Board meeting Nov. 20, the Board agreed to allow access to help members.

Reminder

The application is due by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, for those interested in seeking a spot on the Prof / Tech Negotiation Team.

Each team will be elected by their Bargaining Unit Council at a Northwest Council meeting Feb. 12.

Click below for:

• Prof Negotiation Team application and petition
• Tech Negotiation Team application and petition

This third survey from Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) seeks input on the benefits package offered to the SPEEA Prof and Tech bargaining units at Boeing.

This survey asks questions related to Boeing’s medical, dental and vision plans and what matters most to Prof and Tech bargaining unit employees.

The survey closes at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30.

Want to discuss more about this survey and the NPC? Attend one of the following NPC Benefits Town Halls:

• Everett only – Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. RSVP – meetings@speea.org
• Online only – Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Click here to register

The fourth and final NPC survey will be live for the month of December and will focus on compensation issues.

The Northwest Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils are seeking applicants for their Contract Negotiation Teams.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be a member of your bargaining unit in good standing.

Active SPEEA participation is preferred – such as Council Rep, Area Rep, committee member or Executive Board member – or other relevant activism.

Exceptions

No member of the SPEEA Tellers Committee (overseeing elections) or Judicial Review Committee (SPEEA’s final hearing body) may serve concurrently on the Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team. Also, no member of the Negotiation Nominating Committee may apply to serve on the Negotiation Team.

Application requirements

• Petition signed by at least 20 members of your bargaining unit
• Answers to questions provided by your Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team Nominating Committee

Click below for:

• Prof Negotiation Team application and petition
• Tech Negotiation Team application and petition

Submit to petitions@speea.org by 11:59 p.m. (PT), Nov. 30.

Optional

The Negotiation Team Application Orientation will be offered online only at 5 p.m. (PT), Nov. 11. This gives the applicant a better idea of the role, responsibilities and process for the team. Click here to register.

Next steps

The Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils will elect their teams at the February Council meeting. The Prof and Tech contracts expire Oct. 6, 2026.

The Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Council (BUC) officers selected 14 members to serve on the Prof and Tech Negotiation Team Nominating Committee.

The committee held its first meeting Oct. 6.

This committee reviews applications, interviews candidates and verifies qualifications prior to submitting nominees to the Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils (BUC). The committee also helps publish the Negotiation Team eligibility requirements and the application form. SPEEA is also working on setting up orientation sessions that give applicants a better idea of what’s involved in being part of the team.

When ready, SPEEA will send an email and more to spread the word about applying.

• Kate Bax, Area Rep – Prof
• Greg Emerson – Tech
• Spenser Fowler, Council Rep – Tech
• Tyler Gibb - Tech
• Mike Hilliard, Council Rep – Prof
• Michael Larson, Council Rep – Prof
• Stacey Music, Area Rep – Tech
• Jessica Myers, Area Rep – Tech
• Jonathan O’Neal, Council Rep – Tech
• LeSi Qu, Area Rep – Prof
• Lynette Shiroma, NWVP – Prof
• Elena Tesoriero, Area Rep - Tech
• Bobby Warwick, Council Rep – Prof
• Darya Zabrodchenko, Area Rep – Prof

As a member of the nominating committee, these members are not eligible to apply for their bargaining unit negotiation team.

With the Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) survey on Workforce issues now closed, we are ready for your input on Employee Relations issues in the Northwest Prof and Tech contracts.

This new survey seeks your opinions on issues related to child care, safety shoes, virtual work/telecommuting, Technical Excellence and the Ed Wells Partnership.

To have your opinion count, take the survey by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, and encourage your SPEEA-represented coworkers to take it, too!

Employee Relations Town Hall - Oct. 16

Want to learn more about our NPC, the negotiations process and Employee Relations issues? Attend the virtual Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16. Click here to register.

Upcoming surveys (November/December)

• Benefits – Medical, dental, disability, life insurance, leaves of absence, etc.
• Compensation – Base pay increases, promotional funds, 401(k), vacation, sick leave, Employee Incentive Plan, shift incentives, etc.

About the NPC

The NPC is a group of SPEEA members working with staff to gather input from members about issues in our contracts and to raise awareness about those issues and the contract negotiation process.

Members of the Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) have been working hard to roll out four contract surveys in four months related to negotiations with Boeing. Each survey will focus on different aspects of the contract.

All SPEEA-represented Profs and Techs are encouraged to take all four surveys to make sure your voice is a part of creating contract proposals. Your input directly impacts what we ask for as a union.

This survey from the NPC Workforce subcommittee focuses on issues such as outsourcing, performance management, layoff/retention and 32-hour work weeks.

Take the survey by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, and encourage your SPEEA-represented coworkers to take it, too! 

Upcoming Surveys

October
Employee Relations – Hybrid/remote work, Ed Wells Partnership, Technical Excellence, childcare, health and safety.

November
Benefits – Medical, dental, disability, life insurance, leaves of absence, etc.

December
Compensation – Base pay increases, promotional funds, 401(k), vacation, sick leave, Employee Incentive Plan, shift incentives, etc.

Workforce Town Hall - hybrid Sept. 18

Hear from your NPC team members and other leaders about workforce issues, the survey, the negotiation process at the Workforce Town Hall, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18. The hybrid meeting will be in person at the SPEEA Tukwila hall and online.

Click here to register for Workforce Town Hall (either SPEEA Tukwila or online)

About the NPC

The Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) is a group of members working with staff to set the stage for the Prof and Tech Negotiation Teams. The committee members work on gathering members’ input and raising awareness about the issues and the negotiation process.

If you are Northwest SPEEA member interested in the Prof or Tech negotiations next year, but don’t plan to apply for the Negotiation Team, consider applying for the nominating committee.

Deadline to apply: 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22

This committee reviews applications, interviews candidates and verifies qualifications prior to submitting nominees to the Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils. The committee also helps publish the Negotiation Team eligibility requirements and the application form.

Who serves on the committee

The committee is composed of at least two Council Reps from each bargaining unit and two Executive Board members from the Northwest (if they are not planning to run for the Negotiation Team). Regular SPEEA members are also eligible (and encouraged) to apply.

Reminder: If you are on the nominating committee, you are not eligible to apply for your Negotiation Team.

How to apply

Please apply with your contact information and a brief statement of interest via email to robinf@speea.org by 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22. The Prof and Tech BUC officers select the nominating committee from the applicants. The Nominating Committee will kick off Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m. for members who were selected.

Video

SPEEA also published a video webinar called “Contract Prep,” which covers the same three steps that can be viewed on your home computer or device on your home internet connection.

Click here for the video