CAT 2026
Help increase visibility, engagement and power – and have fun!
Contracts are won through the power of an active and united membership. The Prof and Tech Negotiation Team is responsible for preparing proposals based on member input and bargaining over them at the negotiation table. The Contract Action Team (CAT =^..^=) works closely with the Prof and Tech Negotiation Team to keep members informed on the progress of negotiations. CAT members help ensure their local areas are ready for visibility, marches, or any other actions we might need to win.
Most CAT work happens at work. We use CAT meetings to get to know each other, plan strategy, and ensure everyone has the resources we need to help inspire our colleagues to act.
Boeing works because we do!
| CAT Officers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jon O'Neal | Tech Chair | Email Jon |
| Katherine Bax Michalakakis | Prof Chair | Email Katherine |
| Tyler Gibb | Tech Vice Chair | Email Tyler |
| Rebekah Hewitt | Prof Vice Chair | Email Rebekah |
| Elena Tesoriero | Tech Secretary | Email Elena |
| Linda Leben | Prof Secretary | Email Linda |
Staff contact: organizing@speea.org
Next CAT Meeting
Wednesday, July 1
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Featuring training on "How to exercise your rights in the workplace" and an update from the Negotiation Team
Meetings are hybrid – in-person at both SPEEA Puget Sound halls.
Sign up for Escalating Tactics to Change the Balance of Power training
Want a great contract? Join Us!
- Hundreds of CATs are organizing red shirt days and other visibility actions in the worksite
- We've already staged some of the largest coordinated actions in SPEEA Prof/Tech history
- Our current priority is getting our local sites action ready:
- Does everyone have a red shirt to wear?
- Are you meeting with other local CATs at your site? Contact organizing@speea.org for help.
- Check out our negotiations page for more updates from the negotiation team.
CAT members in the wild
