In the special section of the Prof and Tech salary charts in the May SPEEA Spotlite, charts 3 and 4 had the incorrect Prof and Tech legend titles. The Prof legend title reflected Tech unit data, and the Tech legend title reflected Prof unit data for both charts.
The online issue of May Spotlite has been updated with the correct charts.
For the print Spotlite, look for the corrected charts in the June SPEEA Spotlite.
The complete Prof and Tech salary charts are also now available online.
State legislature approves bill to support striking workers
On Friday, April 25, the Washington State Legislature officially passed SB 5041, the bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits to workers on prolonged strike. It is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
This is a huge victory for SPEEA members and for working families across Washington. It sends a clear message that workers, especially those standing up to powerful corporations, deserve real support when exercising their right to strike.
For too long, corporate employers have enriched their out-of-state CEOs and shareholders at the expense of working people here. Passage of this bill will help low-wage workers in particular as they try to negotiate better pay, benefits and working conditions.
It is too early to know what impact, if any, this bill will have on our negotiations with Boeing in 2026.
We can predict, however, that over time Washington’s 548,000 union households will have improved standards of living because our state Legislature passed this bill.
Posted 4/3/2025
SPEEA backs bill to put workers on boards of major aerospace companies
SPEEA supports a bill drafted by U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) that would require large aerospace manufacturers to include two labor representatives and two safety experts on their board of directors.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Apply for NW Council STEM grant
Are you involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach? You may be eligible to apply for a Northwest Council STEM grant.
The grants are distributed to help non-profit organizations promote students’ interest in STEM-related careers.
Grant applications can only be submitted by Northwest members who are connected to the organization as a coach, mentor or parent with a student involved, for example.
Northwest SPEEA members are encouraged to apply for the committee reviewing STEM grant applications. The committee, which includes Northwest Council officers, provides its recommendation to the Council for a vote.
To apply for the STEM Grant Review Committee, email nw_stem_grants@speea.org with your contact information and school district where you live by noon, Friday, June 27.
Join a committee!
Committees are open to all members and cover a wide range of interests. Interested in politics? Join the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. Other committees focus on diversity, member activities, new members, women's advocacy, veterans issues and other issues important to members. Attend a meeting to get a feel for the issues and activities. New issues and ideas are always welcome.
Established committees, along with their charter and officers are listed on the committee pages. For more information, attend a meeting or contact one of the committee officers.
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