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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace

@speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social

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Professional aerospace union; 19,000 men and women who design, test and certify things that fly. Union halls in Seattle; Everett, Wash.; and Wichita, Kan. Join us! https://www.speea.org/Join_Our_Union!/Contact_us_today.html

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · Nov 15

Seems only right for us to be here: #aerospace professionals know a thing or two about blue skies.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 1d

"Simply stated, this is lawless. We @ifpte.bsky.social condemn this in the strongest possible terms and will fight to protect the pay of our members, and all federal workers"

www.ifpte.org/news/lawless...

“Lawless” – OMB Director Vought Seeks to Illegally Deny Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers — IFPTE

IFPTE executive officers issued the following statements in response to the Trump Administration’s latest plan to illegally deny salaries to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal employees.

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 4d

If you’re in Chicago on Wednesday, stop by!

Flyer with various union logos, stating “Government shutdown emergency rally: stand with federal workers” 10/8/25 at 12pm, Federal Plaza. 230 S Dearborn St, Chicago

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 1d

We're ready for Starbucks to come back to the table and finish finalizing our union contracts. A single day's sales would settle contracts with 12,000 workers! Starbucks calls us "partners" - it's time they start treating us as such, or else we'll be leading our stores on strike!

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 1d

What did the Ol' #Union Steward tell you, Boss? You pay us well and treat us with respect, and we'll make a whole lotta money together.

It's just science.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Companies excelling in both employee compensation and culture achieve superior investment returns, new research suggests.

Want to Keep Your Best Employees? Workplace Culture Matters

Yes, compensation is important, according to research. But ignore employee engagement at your peril.

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Alphabet Workers Union (AWU-CWA) @alphabetworkersunion.org · 1d

Tech workers united will never be defeated! Alphabet Workers Union members in Seattle and New York City turned out in solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org members ON STRIKE for a fair second contract! #1u

a big group of workers, including AWU members and striking Kickstarter United workers, hold Kickstarter United signs at a rally in Seattle.

Two NYC AWU members hold a Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 sign as they participate in a rally in solidarity with Kickstarted United workers on strike.

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 2d

Starbucks workers live paycheck-to-paycheck while our CEO has the highest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the country. Better working conditions mean happier workers and happier customers. Our allies are here for us! We're just practicing for now, but if we have to, we're ready to strike!

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mlklabor.bsky.social @mlklabor.bsky.social · 2d

Despite years of union busting, store closures, and layoffs, @sbworkersunited.org continues their historic fight to change their industry.

Starbucks will not turn around the company until it comes to the table with the 12,000 unionized baristas to reach a fair contract.

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Space.com @space.com · 2d

Read all about #science #icon Bill Nye teaming up with the @planetarysociety.bsky.social in a recent #protest against the #nasa budget cuts.

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PC: @planetarysociety.bsky.social

#billnye #billnyethescienceguy #savenasascience #savenasa #space #spacescience

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 2d

@speea-ace.bsky.social hosted a CPR class at our #union's Tukwila headquarters. For more information about SPEEA ACE and the classes they offer, go online at aerocareer.org

Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 2d

According to the latest report, 82% of union workers are enrolled in an employer-provided retirement plan compared to 53% of non-union workers; 72% of union-represented workers are enrolled in employer-provided health insurance compared to 45% of non-union workers.

nwlaborpress.org/2025/10/unio...

Union members have superior benefits

BLS data shows union employees are more likely to have employer-provided health insurance and retirement benefits than non-union workers.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 2d

Let SPEEA ACE introduce you to Aerodynamic & Wind Tunnel Fundamentals and Lab Safety. This course guides students through the complete process of wind tunnel testing.

There will be six sessions: four online and two in-person. Register here:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 6d

A delegation of SPEEA officers was on hand for Wednesday's #labor rally in support of striking @iamunion.bsky.social members at #Boeing in St. Louis.

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SPEEA Aerospace Career Enhancement @speea-ace.bsky.social · 7d

Learn to get more out of Excel with just a few brief lessons. This course will enable participants to recognize a wide range of situations that can be solved with the combination of IF functions, VLookup functions, Pivot Tables and Charts.

Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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SPEEA Aerospace Career Enhancement @speea-ace.bsky.social · 7d

This class is focused on several of the most useful features and functions within excel and their practical application in engineering contexts. No prior Excel knowledge is required!

Register Here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 7d

AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social rallied with @iamunion.bsky.social District 837 members at Boeing in St. Louis today! It’s time for Boeing to give their workers the fair contract they deserve. All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in this fight.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 7d

Members of our #union's Legislative & Public Affairs Committee met with Washington State Sen. Rebecca Saldana, who chairs the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee. The Senator briefed the committee on upcoming legislation; committee members discussed next year's contract talks with Boeing. #WaLeg

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7d

The government shutdown that began on Wednesday is expected to have limited immediate effect on air travel. But it could become more disruptive to travelers and the travel industry the longer it lasts.

Will the Government Shutdown Affect Flights? What to Know.

During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 8d

“Through a federal mediator, we have submitted a modified offer to the company within the parameters of the pre-ratified agreement approved by our membership ... If accepted by the company, this modified offer would require a membership vote.”

www.firstalert4.com/2025/09/30/u...

Union submits modified offer to Boeing

The Union representing striking Boeing workers said a modified offer has been submitted to the company.

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IFPTE @ifpte.bsky.social · 13d

IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown

IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown — IFPTE

Make no mistake, Mr. Vought is trying to ruin the careers of dedicated public servants who take the oath to serve our nation and defend the Constitution. This is not only cruel and morally bankru...

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 8d

"The administration will be barred from terminating collective bargaining agreements for @ifpte.bsky.social -represented Environmental Protection Agency workers, and Defense Department workers represented by IFPTE."

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Judge blocks Trump’s anti-union executive order for IFPTE-represented workers

U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman said the president “clearly” exceeded his authority when issuing an edict stripping two-thirds of the federal workforce of its collective bargaining rights.

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 9d

“Hopefully, the company comes to their senses. If they want us to entertain an offer, they’ve got to make an improvement," he said.

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Boeing-machinists strike talks stall as company re-extends rejected offer - St. Louis Business Journal

The five-and-a-half-hour session Monday ended as Boeing said it would re-extend its offer that machinists rejected earlier this month, a union official said.

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UNITEHERE Local 8 @uniteherelocal8.bsky.social · 9d

Lavish Roots dining workers at Meta facilities in Washington are organizing to join our union -- and facing a fierce anti-union campaign from management. Tell Lavish Roots: Respect Our Rights!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 9d

Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are fighting unprecedented corporate greed—their CEO makes 6,666x what an average worker makes. It’s time that Starbucks gives their workers dignity, respect and their fair share of the profits THEY create. #NationalCoffeeDay

Starbucks’ CEO received $97,813,843 in annualized total compensation. Learn more: aflcio.org/paywatch

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 12d

"We will meet #Boeing, but without parameters. You know, the strike’s been going on now seven weeks. We may have to look at this as it’s a brand new negotiation. I would hope not.”

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Boeing, union agree to talks in St. Louis after a week of angry exchanges over strike

After a week of heated exchanges between the leaders of Boeing Defense in St. Louis and the union representing its machinists, the two sides have agreed to resume negotiations Monday. “The bargaining ...

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Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social · 13d

Hot Diggity! SPEEA staff and officers hosted a hot dog feed at Boeing's Frederickson site this week. #Union members picked up SPEEA merch (t-shirts and lanyards), talked about union issues and ate grilled hot dogs.