More than 1,000 engineers represented by SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001, at Spirit AeroSystems have a new four-year contract.
Validated and counted at the SPEEA Wichita office Monday (Nov. 25), the final tally showed 249 to accept and 229 to reject. A total of 478 Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) dues-paying members cast valid ballots.
The new four-year contract takes effect Dec. 2 and continues through Dec. 1, 2028.
The agreement will increase the amount of money available for wage increases for Spirit engineers by at least 23%, including the promotional fund, over four years – with a provision for greater raises if needed to match labor-market conditions.
The deal also includes a guaranteed minimum 5% bonus in the spring of 2025 and increases the amount Spirit will contribute to the 401(k) retirement funds for the overwhelming majority of engineers in 2026. Other improvements include more vacation and parental leave. |