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: www.research.net/r/9ZJJJ6C

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. speea.org/congrats-to-...

Three women have filed civil rights complaints against U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to reports. Read more: theoregonian.visitlink.me/xwzcqw

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.

"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." www.king5.com/article/news...

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!

“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.” www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-a...

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.

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. www.epi.org/blog/the-gen...

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: speea.org/solidarity-s...

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. https://ow.ly/IoyX50Ywuvp

"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" aflcio.org/2026/3/19/wo...

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: speea.org/about-speea/...

Congratulations to newly elected President Andrew Sherman and Secretary Ben Weldon. Shaunna Winton ran unopposed for SPEEA treasurer. speea.org/2026-executi...

“NASA’s leadership has made the conscious decision to bust their #unions, something that will harm their underlying mission and all but eliminate the once-very-productive labor-management partnership," Biggs said. “It’s both shameful and sad.” www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

About 60 #union and family members turned out for Saturday's SPEEA St. Patrick's Day bingo event in #Wichita. Winners took home prizes.

Help us win a better contract. Learn how at Solidarity School! (Offered by SPEEA and the Washington Labor Education and Research Center at South Seattle College.)

Wishing you a Holi filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories.

Join us Friday at the Everett #Union Hall (2414 106th St. SW) for cards and board games with your favorite union siblings!

Our statement on reports of proposed cuts to essential services in San Francisco.

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. https://ow.ly/JiEP50Yngge

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 @speea-ace.bsky.social, is from 5 to 7 p.m. TOMORROW. Click the link for details and to sign up: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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

"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." www.epi.org/publication/...

"The change moves the defense headquarters from Arlington, Virginia back to St. Louis, Missouri, where it was located from 1997 to 2017." www.boeing.com/features/202...

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.

Our new website is live! Check us out at speea.org

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.

“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. leehamnews.com/2026/01/30/f...

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.

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