Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace

It isn't all fun and games -- but sometimes it is. Dozens of SPEEA members came out for Game Night Friday at the Tukwila #Union Hall.

It isn't all fun and games -- but sometimes it is. Dozens of SPEEA members came out for Game Night Friday at the Tukwila #Union Hall.

A new report on nearly 1M local Uber trips finds most miles are without passengers—boosting congestion and pollution while lowering drivers’ earnings. Drivers Union rideshare drivers are calling for a pause in new drivers & fair rules for onboarding.
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Council Reps elect Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining teams - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001 The Bargaining Unit Councils of the Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining units elected the teams that will represent us in negotiations with Boeing later this year. There are two teams: One for the Prof...

The Bargaining Unit Councils of SPEEA's Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining units elected the teams that will represent us in negotiations with Boeing later this year.

There are two teams: One for the Prof unit and one for the Techs.

speea.org/council-reps...

Family Game Night (with your SPEEA #union fam)! Meet us Friday at the Tukwila Union Hall and either bring your favorite game or join in one of ours.

(Did we mention pizza?)

Learn how to use Excel to efficiently address common engineering challenges! This FREE online class, offered by
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Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred from DC HQ after sexually assaulting two staffers www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/b...

Workers’ resolve drives increase in unionization in 2025 In 2025, 16.5 million workers in the United States were represented by a union—an increase of 463,000 from 2024 and the highest number of unionized workers in the U.S. in 16 years. These 16.5 million ...

"It is a testament to working people’s resolve and the fact that #unions are increasingly viewed favorably and recognized as critical instruments for building a just economy."

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security headquarters returns to St. Louis

"The change moves the defense headquarters from Arlington, Virginia back to St. Louis, Missouri, where it was located from 1997 to 2017."

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Union elections plummeted last year after Trump gutted the NLRB — while the cost of living soars and corporate profits hit record highs.

Unions are the key to taking on corporate power and increasing working people’s standard of living.

No wonder Trump wants to eradicate them.

SPEEA Northwest Council Representatives debated issues and voted on resolutions at our #union's annual Guest Night

Members of our #union's Legislative & Public Affairs Committee were in Washington DC this week to meet with members of Congress on issues important to #aerospace professionals.

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American workers just took home their smallest share of the nation's wealth since 1947 — even as corporate profits soar.

Why? This chart has the answer.

Flash: SPEEA union at Boeing Wichita OKs new contract with 85.8% voting yes - Leeham News and Analysis Jan. 30, 2026, (c) Leeham News: Members of the engineers and technicians union at Boeing Wichita (the former Spirit AeroSystems plant) approved a 4.8 year contract 85.8% to 14.2%. “The contract was ap...

“The average WTPU-represented worker will be making more than $117,000 a year when this contract is done in 2030. In addition, we’ll see significant improvements to our health care benefits with lower premiums, we’ll have more days off from work," the #union said.

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SPEEA's Midwest Tellers sort the in-person ballots before certifying and counting them, in tonight's WTPU contract vote.

Voting on #Boeing's contract offer to our union's Wichita Technical & Professional Unit has closed. Vote-counting to start within minutes.

About two dozen SPEEA members and staff took part in our union's lobby day in Olympia this week, talking to their legislators about legislative priorities to support aerospace professionals. #WaLeg

WTPU members came to the SPEEA #union hall Thursday to get answers to their questions about Boeing's contract offer. Voting on the offer concludes at 5 p.m. Friday.

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Every day in the Trump economy, working people are struggling to get by. Rent, groceries, health care prices — all skyrocketing, while giant corporations and rich CEOs make even more money.

A union contract is how we start to level the playing field. aflcio.org/formaunion

WA lawmaker proposes a 32-hour work week for private, public sector A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.

"Rep. Scott wants to redefine full-time work as 32 hours while retaining pay and benefits, forcing employers to pay overtime if hours go beyond 32 hours."

www.fox13seattle.com/news/wa-lawm...

Lunch and Learn! SPEEA officers and staff discussed workplace issues and the upcoming contract talks with Boeing at a lunchtime meeting in Portland.

Leveraging AI for Career Success: From Job Search to Interview Prep — Aerospace Career Enhancement Online Via Zoom Description:  Artificial Intelligence is transforming the job search process, and knowing how to use it effectively can give you a competitive edge. In this interactive two-hou...

Make AI work FOR you! @speea-ace.bsky.social is hosting a FREE online class outlining how you can use AI tools to boost the search for your next job.

Use the link for details and to register:

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SPEEA officers and staff met with #union members in Everett this week to discuss workplace issues and our upcoming negotiations with Boeing.

Powerful solar activity could mean northern lights are visible over much of Oregon Monday night Solar cycle 25 may be on the downswing, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the auroras from putting on a show.

Solar cycle 25 may be on the downswing, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the auroras from putting on a show.

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.

Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.

Northern lights could be visible in WA, elsewhere Monday night

A strong solar flare Sunday was powerful enough to black out some shortwave radios, and a severe geomagnetic storm is predicted for Tuesday. We could get a show.

SPEEA offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They will be open regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

“Standing Together Makes Us Stronger!” - IFPTE Joins Kansas AFL-CIO Leaders and Members in Topeka for Solidarity Day — IFPTE President Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Henson, along with SPEEA Area Vice President Matthew Joyce and former longtime SPEEA Area Vice President Donna Lehane, joined hundreds of Union members&nbs...

"IFPTE and SPEEA/Local 2001, which represents thousands of workers in Kansas, will continue to advocate with state lawmakers on the issues of importance to @ifpte.bsky.social in particular, and Kansas working families overall."

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Union representing Wichita aircraft employees reaches tentative agreement with Boeing A union representing hundreds of Wichita aircraft employees says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Boeing.

The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace says Boeing’s offer provides better medical and dental benefits, along with more vacation time and more money for raises and bonuses.

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