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Nearly 1,000 engineers represented by SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001, at Spirit AeroSystems approved a new six-year contract by a significant margin.
Validated and counted at the SPEEA Wichita office Tuesday (Oct. 16), the final tally showed 400 to accept and 173 to reject. There were 573 valid ballots.
The new contract provides annual raises, increased overtime pays and a $4,000 signing bonus. Employees also agreed to changes to the medical plans that phase-in during the contract. |
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“We were able to secure a number of improvements needed and sought by members,” said SPEEA Midwest Director B.J. Moore. “Like all negotiations, both sides needed to, and did make some compromises.”
Formal negotiations started in May and continued through the summer and fall. A complete offer received tentative agreement from
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Midwest members help union Tellers with the ballot count at the SPEEA Wichita office, Tuesday, Oct. 16. From left are Dave Driver, Joe Abbott, Rick Nelson and Midwest Teller R.G. Reser. |
the SPEEA Negotiation Team on Sept. 24. The union held a number of lunchtime and afterwork meetings to present the offer and answer members’ questions. Ballots were mailed to the homes of members on Sept. 28.
The SPEEA Negotiation Team and the Bargaining Unit Council (local council representatives) recommended members approve the contract offer. The union’s position was strengthened by steadily increasing membership during negotiations, reaching a record 73% by the time ballots were mailed to members.
The new six-year contract takes effect Dec. 2 and continues through Dec. 1, 2024.
Read the Contract Highlights
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Midwest members Dave Driver (left) and Joe Abbott (seated) help union Tellers empty the ballot box to start counting votes and determine if engineers at Spirit AeroSystems ratify their contract offer. If approved, the new six-year agreement will cover more than 970 SPEEA-represented engineers at the aerospace supplier. Look for results here after counting and certification by Midwest Teller R.G. Reser (center). |
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SPEEA President Joel Funfar, red shirt at podium, along with the Wichita Engineering Unit Negotiation Team and SPEEA staff, inform represented employees about the recent offer for a new, six-year contract from Spirit AeroSystems. More meetings are planned this week in Wichita. |
The Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiation Team continues to exchange concepts and language with Spirit management.
While some unanswered questions remain, our efforts continue to stress the increased value SPEEA-represented employees bring to and produce for Spirit.
With more than 73% of bargaining unit employees now full, dues-paying members, we are hopeful a Tentative Agreement for members to reiew can be reached in the upcoming weeks.
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The Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiations Team and SPEEA staff resumed negotiations this week with Spirit AeroSystems for a new contract for our nearly 1,000 represented engineers.
While there has been positive movement in certain areas, there is a great divide in a few essential areas of negotiations. We will meet with the company again on Friday (Aug. 24) and subsequent dates as necessary.
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The SPEEA WEU Negotiation Team and Midwest Director B.J. Moore invite you to attend a special meeting designed to provide an overview of the SPEEA contract, negotiation process and answer your questions regarding union-representation. No contract negotiation progress can be discussed at this time.
After steady progress during our first sessions of talks, negotiations are now on a break until mid-August. This provides an opportunity to learn more about the process from team members who negotiate on our behalf with Spirit management.
With membership steadily growing this year, the WEU is in an excellent position for these negotiations.
Meetings are planned for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the following days and locations:
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
IBP3 Auditorium |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Strut Nacelle Room 200
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Save your seat by emailing your RSVP, indicating your meeting choice IBP3 or NAC, to vickim@speea.org.
We look forward to meeting you!
SPEEA WEU Negotiation Team
R Matthew Joyce, Chair
Elisa Acosta, Vice Chair
John Poettker, Secretary
Keith Covert
Eric Stewart
B.J. Moore, Midwest Director
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Joint Communications - May 25, 2018
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Wichita - Negotiation teams from SPEEA and Spirit AeroSystems continued working in subcommittees this week, and talks remain productive. Discussions will resume after the holiday weekend.
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who have bravely served our nation. |
Joint Communications |
After kicking off negotiations and beginning subcommittee work last week, negotiation teams for SPEEA and Spirit are working internally this week.
The internal work includes completing data requests and preparing for more in-depth talks. Negotiations will resume next week in subcommittees. The schedule for discussions is being finalized. The current contract expires Dec. 1.
Negotiations will determine the next contract for the approximately 980 engineers at Spirit AeroSystems in the SPEEA Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU). In addition to the engineers, there are about 1,650 technical and professional workers at Spirit covered by a separate contract. |
May 2, 2018
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Negotiation Teams for Spirit and SPEEA engineers meet to open contract talks Wednesday. |
WICHITA - Negotiation teams for SPEEA-represented engineers and Spirit AeroSystems met Wednesday to kick-off talks for a new contract for engineers in in the Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU).
The 90-minute session allowed negotiators from SPEEA and Spirit to meet, discuss the process and agree to times and dates for initial sub-committee meetings. Negotiations continued with meetings on Thursday and planned for the coming week. The groups will provide updates weekly as this process moves forward.
“We look forward to productive and collaborative talks,” said SPEEA Midwest Director B.J. Moore.
Last negotiated in 2012, the current contract expires Dec. 1, 2018. Today, SPEEA represents approximately 980 engineers at Spirit AeroSystems.
“Spirit continues to be appreciative of the great relationship we have with SPEEA,” said Senior Vice President of Engineering John Pilla. “We look forward to positive discussions.”
SPEEA WEU Negotiation Team members spent the past month meeting with members in the workplace and working to prepare for formal negotiations with Spirit.
Membership had grown steadily in the past year.
“The team appreciates the membership growth,” said R Matthew Joyce, chair of the WEU team. “Every additional member helps secure a better contract for everyone.”
In addition to the engineers in the WEU, SPEEA represents approximately 1,650 technical and professional workers at Spirit in the Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU). |
Jan. 25, 2018 |
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Members of the Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiation Team are Eric Stewart (left), Elisa Acosta (vice chair), R Matthew Joyce (chair), John Poettker (secretary) and Keith Covert.
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The Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiation Team this week made the two alternates full, voting members of the team and elected team officers.
- R Matthew Joyce (chair)
- Elisa Acosta (vice chair)
- John Poettker (secretary)
- Keith Covert
- Eric Stewart
Team members also named Midwest Director B.J. Moore as team spokesman.
The team is now holding regular meetings and working with staff as preparations continue for contract negotiations later this year with Spirit AeroSystems. The team was selected at a special meeting of the WEU Bargaining Unit Council on Thursday, Jan. 25. The SPEEA-Spirit WEU contract expires Dec. 1. |
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