Meeting time: First Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

The ACT Committee will promote and enhance member communications, understanding, engagement, involvement, participation and action.

Meeting time: Third Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m.

To develop changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the Governing Documents or request of the Northwest Regional Council or other governing body. Reviews Northwest Regional Council action for inclusion in the Northwest Regional Policy Manual. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises. Prior to any printing of the SPEEA Regional Governing Documents and/or any amendments thereto, the final draft of said publication must be certified in writing by the chairman or designee of the Northwest Regional Governing Documents Committee.

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Coordinates the efforts of the labor council delegates, develops positions to be recommended to the Northwest Regional Council, coordinates with the Northwest Legislative & Public Affairs Committee and other committees as required, and reports to the Council on their activities. The committee shall coordinate activities with the Northwest Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.

Meeting time: Fourth Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

Analyzes pending state and local legislation/issues at all levels of government and candidates’ positions as they relate to the Northwest Region’s goals and objectives. The Northwest Region L&PA Committee shall meet when called by the chairman. Any federal or international issues impacting more than one region will be referred to the SPEEA L&PA Committee. The committee shall maintain communication with the other regional L&PA committees on issues considered. All legislative or endorsement efforts will be in compliance with the Northwest Policy on legislative issues and endorsements.

Meeting time: Second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

Responsible for planning, implementing and providing social activities for the Northwest regional membership.

Meeting time: Fourth Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

The Northwest New Hire and Young Members Committee will work with the Northwest Council in developing methods of outreach to new members and young members. The Committee will also work with the elected leadership, Northwest Council and staff to make SPEEA a more welcoming organization for our newer and young members, and to create opportunities for new members to develop into SPEEA leaders.

Negotiations Preparation (NPC)

Meeting time: Second Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

The NPC committee ensures the union is prepared for negotiations by reviewing past negotiations and contracts, grievances, and arbitrations to determine any problem areas of the current contract. In addition, the NPC committee prepares and conducts surveys of the membership in advance of bargaining.

Not active at this time

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Responsible for hearing and assisting those members who feel they have a problem with SPEEA leadership/actions/activities, but do not have charges to file with the Executive Board nor a contractual grievance to be filed and handled.

Safety & Wellness

Not active at this time

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Meeting time: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.

Provides a focus for the Northwest Region on those problems and issues of particular concern to women employees and the regional membership’s families. Provides a source of information, education, and involvement, which will address the Northwest Regional policies, procedures, and contract issues for the benefit of the bargaining units.