Nominate a volunteer for SPEEA award by May 1 - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001 Are you amazed by another SPEEA member’s effort to make a difference in our union and community? We’d love to have you nominate them for the Stephen Pezzini Helping Other People Excel (H.O.P.E.) award...

Nominate an outstanding SPEEA volunteer!

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It's tonight! Stop by our Everett #union hall from 5 to 7 for Craft Night with SPEEA.

Boeing, an American brand, began in a barn, then reached for the stars Boeing gave people the gift of easy flight, then helped U.S. troops in combat before reaching for the stars during the race for space.

“The golden age wasn’t golden because people wore hats. It was golden because decisions were made by those who cared about the airplanes more than EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization),” wrote financial analyst David Danto.

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Renton Council Reps and Area Reps set up a table in the #Boeing cafeteria with SPEEA visibility items and information about upcoming #union events.

IFPTE Rejects President’s Budget Document, Calls on Congress to Continue to Reject Spending Levels that will Weaken the America’s Government — IFPTE IFPTE issued the following statement in response to the release of the President’s Budget Request (PBR) for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), which was sent to Congress on Friday, April 3.

The Administration extends last year’s malicious attack on federal science and innovation by requesting Congress gut NASA science and technology missions, NOAA ocean research and fisheries management and EPA research to protect America's health - @ifpte.bsky.social

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How to save a life! FREE CPR class, offered by @speea-ace.bsky.social at our Tukwila #union hall. Use the link for details and to register:

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Sugar and Solidarity: SPEEA President Andrew Sherman met with #union members at Boeing's Plant II during a coffee-and-donuts event this week. Conversations covered workplace issues and upcoming contract talks with #Boeing.

Members of our #union's Negotiation Teams and Alternates met with SPEEA staff subject matter experts this week for hybrid meetings as they continue preparations for our upcoming contract talks with #Boeing.

Our SPEEA Executive Board welcomes newly elected Midwest Vice President Ben Blankley.

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Three women have filed civil rights complaints against U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to reports.

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Some members of SPEEA's Northwest Council came to the Seattle #Union Hall for this week's hybrid council meeting.

Win a better contract! SPEEA staff and the Washington Labor Education & Research Center invite you to next week's Solidarity School classes; hybrid on Monday from Tukwila or online-only on Thursday.

Click the link for details and to register: speea.org/solidarity-s...

The FAA is making a recruiting push aimed at avid video game players, as the Trump administration seeks to fill a national shortage of air traffic controllers. Lawmakers have said the thousands of vacancies leave the traveling public less safe.  nyti.ms/4st7pIt

Newly elected SPEEA Secretary Ben Weldon (left) and President Andrew Sherman (right) met #union members at a SPEEA question-and-answer session at #Boeing Renton this week.

About 40 SPEEA members came out to learn more about the Contract Action Team's role in our #union's upcoming negotiations with #Boeing at a pizza social in Frederickson last week.

Boeing workers sue over unpaid work tied to putting on safety gear, overtime A proposed class action says Boeing workers in Washington lost pay before shifts while getting gear and walking to work areas.

"It alleges Boeing required workers to spend unpaid time before clocking in finding parking, walking to the facility, going to the locker room, getting equipment and putting on safety gear. That process could take 10 to 20 minutes a day, the lawsuit says."

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The Northwest Contract Action Team held its first meeting in preparation for our contract talks with Boeing later this year. The hybrid meeting drew nearly 200 SPEEA members!

IFPTE Applauds NASA’s Workforce on Artemis II Launch — IFPTE We extend our congratulations to the thousands of IFPTE members at NASA whose quiet dedication and world-leading expertise contributed to today's launch of Artemis II.

“Many NASA unionists, including @ifpte.bsky.social Local 27 members ... have provided invaluable contributions to this mission from the initial design, implementation, requirements derivations, development, verification & validation (and) operations planning.”

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Live: 2026's Best Aviation April Fools' Jokes As They Happen Airlines and airports are giving us all their annual reminder that you can't believe everything you read online...

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The Prof and Tech negotiation teams and alternates have been meeting regularly with SPEEA #union staff to prepare for upcoming contract talks with Boeing.

Friyay is coming! Join us for Game Night at our Everett #union hall. We'll bring cards and poker chips -- you bring any board game you like.

The gender pay gap widened slightly in 2025: How Trump’s first year in office hurt women and what states can do to fix it Key takeaways: The persistent gender wage gap widened slightly in 2025; women were paid 18.6% less than men on average after controlling for race and ethnicity, education, age, marital status, and sta...

Today is #EqualPayDay, but there's no cause for celebration. This is how far into 2026 women would have to work on top of the hours they worked in 2025 simply to match what men were paid in 2025. Emma Cohn and I detail changes in the pay gap and what we can do about it.
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Scenes from Tuesday's Solidarity School hybrid session at our Everett union hall, which focused on effective ways to talk with coworkers about union issues. Join tonight's virtual session on the same topic, which starts at 5 p.m. Pacific. Click the link to register:

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We could think of one thing that helps workers with bad bosses .... a #union contract.

REI union announces boycott vote — The STAND Both union workers and Co-op members will vote next week on a boycott during the retailers' largest sale in May.

In an escalation of their contract fight, REI Union workers and co-op members will vote next week on a boycott of the 2026 Anniversary Sale, accusing CEO Mary Beth Laughton of union-busting, cutting wages and benefits, and stalling talks.
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Women's History Month Profiles: Shaunna Winton | AFL-CIO For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the ...

"For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Today's profile is Shaunna Winton of @ifpte21.bsky.social"

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Help us win a better contract! Learn how at Solidarity School, presented by the Washington Labor Education & Research Center at South Seattle College.

Next week: How to talk about #union issues with your coworkers. We'll be in-person in Everett and also online. Use the QR code to sign up.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Capt. Ariana Savino of Covington, Washington, as well as the deaths of her fellow crew members and all the U.S. service members who have paid the ultimate price in the war against Iran. They and their loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.

Print your own! 3D printing instructions for your own desktop SPEEA Stoves are now available at our website:
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Members elect SPEEA president and secretary - SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001 2026 Executive Board elections The results are in! Congratulations to newly elected President Andrew Sherman and Secretary Ben Weldon. Shaunna Winton ran unopposed for SPEEA treasurer. The three offic...

Congratulations to newly elected President Andrew Sherman and Secretary Ben Weldon.

Shaunna Winton ran unopposed for SPEEA treasurer.

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