November 21, 2014

November 21, 2014 / No. 2218
Representing aerospace professionals with competence, integrity and action
Sick leave
corrected for
members
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Midwest Council officers, from left, Matthew Joyce, treasurer, Mark Gayer, chair, Jo Miklos, secretary.
New officers in Wichita
Congratulations to the newly seated Executive Board and
Council officers in Wichita. They are:
• Keith Covert - Executive Board Midwest vice president
• Mark Gayer – Midwest Council chair
• Matthew Joyce – Midwest Council treasurer
• Jo Miklos – Midwest Council secretary
They were seated at the Midwest Council meeting Nov. 13 to
complete the terms of outgoing officers who are leaving Spirit
AeroSystems. Thanks to Earl Carter, former Midwest VP, Brenda
Reiling, former Midwest chair, Debbie Logsdon, former Midwest
treasurer and Rhonda Greer, former Midwest secretary for their
many years of support for SPEEA in multiple roles.
Keith Covert
MW vice president
In your contract
Holiday weekend OT voluntary
A
re you making plans for Thanksgiving
weekend? Keep in mind holiday
weekend OT is voluntary per the
SPEEA contracts for Boeing Profs, Techs
and the Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU)
and Wichita Technical and Professional Unit
(WTPU) at Spirit AeroSystems.
Excerpt from the contracts:
“All overtime on a holiday … or on the weekend which immediately precedes a Monday
holiday or immediately follows a Friday holiday shall be voluntary…”
Area Rep
recognition – P2
See your contract
for details
(online at www.speea.org)
• SPEEA Prof and Tech contracts:
Letter of Understanding (LOU) 22
• SPEEA WEU and WTPU
contracts: Article 10.8(a)
SPEEA offices close Nov. 27-28
for the holiday.
‘Step up’
a success – P3
EATTLE - About two dozen SPEEA
members who worked a portion of
the year in Seattle are receiving an
increase in accrued sick-leave hours.
SPEEA caught a mistake in the Boeing process associated with the implementation of
the city’s mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. The impacted employees were inadvertently shorted sick leave when the hours
transitioned from “current” to “unused” sick
leave in the Boeing system if those employees were coded as having worked in Seattle
during at least part of the year.
Only certain accrual/usage patterns resulted in the shortage; hence, the impact was
limited to a small percentage of those
working in Seattle.
“It took a while to convince Boeing that
their implementation was erroneous under
certain conditions, but eventually we
worked together to correct the sick leave
balances,” said President Ryan Rule who
uncovered the mistake. Adjustments range from two to 25 hours
of additional sick leave. Boeing has adjusted its system to account for employees
working portions of time in Seattle.
EEOC continues
investigating
Boeing
T
he Seattle Field Office of the
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) is actively
investigating SPEEA’s class action age-discrimination complaint against The Boeing
Company. Many SPEEA members also
filed individual Charges of Discrimination.
The EEOC has assigned a lead investigator to coordinate investigation of both the
class-wide and individual charges.
To ensure your rights are protected, you
need to file an individual claim. Learn
more at www.speea.org.
Holiday
events – P4
Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 2001 • www.speea.org
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President
Ryan Rule
Executive Director
Ray Goforth
Executive Board
Bob Wilkerson
Jimmie Mathis
Joel Funfar
Michael E. Hochberg
Brent McFarlane
Keith Covert
Treasurer
Secretary
NW Regional VP
NW Regional VP
NW Regional VP
MW Regional VP
SPEEA Council Officers
Shannon Moriarty
Gordon Yip
Theryl Johnson
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Midwest Regional Council Officers
Mark Gayer
Matthew Joyce
Jo Miklos
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Northwest Regional Council Officers
Dave Baine
Carrie Rule
Rebekah Hewitt
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
SPEEA Publications
Bill Dugovich Communications Director
Lori Dupuis
Graphic Designer
Karen McLean
Publications Editor
[email protected]
www.speea.org
SEATTLE HALL
15205 52nd Ave S • Seattle, WA 98188
M-Th, 8 am to 5 pm • Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (206) 433-0991
1 (800) 325-0811
EVERETT HALL
2414 106th St. SW
Everett, WA 98204
M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (425) 355-2883
WICHITA HALL
973 S Glendale St • Wichita, KS 67218
M-Th, 8:30 am to 5 pm • Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (316) 682-0262
Area Rep
recognition events
Council Reps recently hosted lunchtime meetings with
their Area Reps to recognize their work as liaisons to
members in their area. The Action and Communication
Taskforce (ACT) coordinated giving a SPEEA gift to Area Reps in all bargaining units. In the top photo, Plant II
Council Rep Joe Asaif (standing) is shown with Area Reps Dave Donnelly and Manny Psilovikos, who is sitting
next to Kal Fultz, another Plant II Council Rep. In the photo at right, Developmental Center (DC) Council Rep
Ross Youngs, right, is shown with Area Rep Wilfred Moy.
Washington State
Openings for state labor committees
PEEA has a seat at the table if you’re
interested in serving on a Washington
State Labor Council (WSLC) committee (see opportunities below).
Join representatives from other unions to
discuss issues and help develop policy recommendations for the WSLC.
If you have a passion for one of the following areas and want to increase your
understanding of the labor movement, we’d
like to hear from you. Deadline to apply:
Monday, Dec. 12. See details below.
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infrastructure that promotes a strong
economy based on family wage jobs.
• Education, Training and
Apprenticeship – focus on public and
vocational education and statewide
apprenticeship programs.
• Union Goods and Services – work to
increase the use of union products and
services among our affiliates and the
general public.
• Women’s Committee – address issues
of special concern to working women.
Committee openings
To apply
These committees typically meet on a
quarterly basis.
• Diversity – promote union solidarity
and a united labor movement for all,
while respecting our individual unique
differences, including ethnicity, age,
physical abilities and religious/political
beliefs.
• Economic Development, Job
Retention and Transportation –
examine the state’s economy and transportation issues and explore, in cooperation with state agencies and other
organizations, how to maintain a viable
You are eligible to apply if you fit the following criteria: 1) member of SPEEA for at
least a year, 2) have a working knowledge
of SPEEA and 3) live in Washington state.
Email [email protected] with your name,
contact information, the name of the position you are seeking, and a brief statement
of why you are interested by Dec. 12.
SPEEA’s Executive Board interviews
candidates and sends nominations to
the Northwest Council officers for final
approval. Terms are for three years.
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UPCOMING
TRAINING/EVENTS
See online calendar for details
RSVP where you plan to attend
Puget Sound
Free photos with
Santa at SPEEA
Drop by either day between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6
SPEEA Everett
Saturday, Dec. 13
SPEEA Tukwila
The SPEEA members who stepped up to be mentors are shown here.
SPEEA Wichita ‘Step up’
program a success
T
he day-long ‘Step up for SPEEA’
event in Wichita Nov. 13 drew
60-plus members.
At the meeting, SPEEA activists who
recently stepped up to be mentors connected with the members who expressed interest in getting more involved in their union.
The event included networking and skill
building with SPEEA leaders including
SPEEA President Ryan Rule and SPEEA
Secretary Jimmie Mathis as well as attending
the Midwest Council meeting, where Council
Reps elected new regional Council officers.
The participants in ‘Step up’ also learned
about ways to get involved, not only as
Council Rep or Area Rep, but also by joining a committee, becoming a bulletin board
focal (responsible for keeping SPEEA boards
up-to-date in the workplace) or participating in SPEEA Wichita events, such as the
upcoming ‘Bowling with Santa.’
The members left energized and ready to
put new knowledge and skills to work for
all represented employees in the Midwest.
Council officers: Dave Baine, Shannon
Moriarty, Gordon Yip
Guests: Joe Newberry, Keith Covert
Staff: Ray Goforth, Bob Rommel, Robin
Fleming, Steve Spyridis, Bob Brewer,
Chelsea Orvella, Pauline Tamblyn, Matt
Kempf, Rich Plunkett, Susanne Murphy,
Bill Dugovich
At their regular meeting, the Board:
• Approved travel and SPEEA time for
Northwest Vice Presidents Joel Funfar
Wichita
Bowling with Santa*
Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Derby Bowl – includes gifts for children
Free for members and their immediate families
*Hosted by the Midwest Membership Activities Committee
Puget Sound
Council Guest Night
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Executive Board mini-minutes – Nov. 6
Attendees: Ryan Rule, Bob Wilkerson,
Jimmie Mathis, Mike Hochberg, Joel
Funfar, Brent McFarlane, Earl Carter
Hosted by the Northwest Membership
Activities Committee
and Mike Hochberg to support a meeting in Wichita Oct. 28 and travel and
SPEEA time for SPEEA President Ryan
Rule and SPEEA Secretary Jimmie
Mathis to support a meeting in
Wichita Nov. 13.
• Approved SPEEA time and travel for
Theryl Johnson, SPEEA Council
secretary and SPEEA Diversity
Committee vice-chair, to attend the
November Out and Equal Summit
in San Francisco.
• Approved SPEEA time for Joe
Newberry to support the mentoring
program Nov. 13 in Wichita
he Northwest Council encourages
our members to attend Council
meetings to learn more how our
union runs.
The annual Puget Sound Guest Night
occurs Feb. 12 when Puget Sound Council
Reps ask a member in their district to
attend the Council meeting with them.
The 2015 Guest Night will be held at
the Tukwila Teamsters Hall to accommodate the larger attendance. A bus will be
available from the SPEEA Everett Hall for
Council Reps and their guests.
Mark your calendar to participate.
• Approved renting a facility to
accommodate the “Step Up for
SPEEA” event Nov. 13 in Wichita.
• Nominated Dave Baine, Northwest
Council chair, to the Washington
State Labor Council (WSLC) for the
IFPTE vice president position.
The next meeting is Nov. 25.
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Help with holiday events
Midwest
I
f you’re a SPEEA ambassador or just want to help out with good causes this holiday,
consider volunteering at either, or both, of these two separate events.
• Everett - Toys for Tots – In addition to donating unwrapped toys at the SPEEA Everett
hall, members can help sort toys in Everett Saturday, Dec. 13. Interested in volunteering? Contact [email protected].
• Seattle - Santa’s workshop - Puget Sound Labor Agency (PSLA) will host the annual
Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 13 at the Labor Temple in Seattle. At the event, Santa
will hand out gifts to union members’ families who are in need. If you can help, email
[email protected] or call (206) 448-9277. Donations are also welcome.
SPEEA and Santa
Mark your calendar to see Santa at one of the following SPEEA events hosted by the
regional Membership Activities Committees (MAC).
orthwest – Free photos with
idwest – Bowling with Santa –
Santa – drop by the SPEEA Puget
Meet Santa at the Derby Bowl,
Sound halls (see dates below)
Saturday, Dec. 13, for fun, games,
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pets are wel- refreshments and gifts for children. Free for
come from noon to 2 p.m. both days. members and their immediate family.
Donations of non-perishable food will be
given to the Puget Sound Labor Agency
Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
(PSLA) Food Bank.
Derby Bowl
• Saturday, Dec. 6 – SPEEA Everett
RSVP by Dec. 8 – [email protected]
• Saturday, Dec. 13 – SPEEA Tukwila
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N
M
Petition online
for IFPTE VP
vacancy
H
ave an interest in representing
SPEEA at the international level?
Apply for the MW SPEEA-area
vacancy on the IFPTE Executive Council.
You are eligible if you’ve been a member in good standing for the preceding 24
months. Candidates will have the opportunity to address the Midwest Council prior
to a vote Jan. 15.
Deadline to apply: Noon, Friday, Dec.
19. Drop off your petition at the SPEEA
Wichita office (973 S. Glendale St.)
or email along with your statement to
[email protected].
Sign-up
for email
www.speea.org
Northwest Council actions – Nov. 13
At their regular meeting, the NW Council:
Recognized newly seated Council Reps:
• David Adolf – District D-2
(Developmental Center)
• Mike Studebaker – District E-25 (Everett)
Voted to approve the following motion:
• NW14-019 - Questions for NW VP
Elections. It is moved that: The follow-
ing questions be submitted to the applicants for the Northwest Regional Vice
Presidential Candidates and their response
be included in the Voters’ Guide. Motion
passed. For: 75. Against: 4.
1. What do you see as the primary
challenges SPEEA faces and what are
your solutions?
2. What do you see as the primary
challenges the NW region faces and
what are your solutions?
3. What experience and skills would
you bring to the Executive Board?
4. How will you represent the NW
region as a regional Vice President?
5. Why are you interested in the Vice
President position?
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULES
NORTHWEST MEETINGS
Monday, Nov. 24
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Tuesday, Nov. 25
(ALL TIMES PST)
Week of November 24, 2014
4:00 p.m. NW Legislative & Public Affairs
4:00 p.m. Executive Board
4:30 p.m. Women’s Advocacy Committee
Monday, Dec. 1
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 4
Week of December 1, 2014
4:00 p.m. Council Officers Meeting
5:00 p.m. Leadership Development & Training
4:30 p.m. ACT Committee
4:00 p.m. Executive Board
Monday, Dec. 8
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Thursday, Dec. 11
Week of December 8, 2014
4:30 p.m. New Hire Committee
4:30 p.m. Tellers
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
OF PROFESSIONAL AND
TECHNICAL ENGINEERS
MIDWEST MEETINGS
(ALL TIMES CST)
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Week of November 24, 2014
6:00 p.m. Executive Board
Monday, Dec. 1
Thursday, Dec. 4
Thursday, Dec. 4
Week of December 1, 2014
6:00 p.m. Council Officers Meeting
4:30 p.m. MW Membership Activities
6:00 p.m. Executive Board
Thursday, Dec. 11
Week of December 8, 2014
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
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