The Northwest Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils are seeking applicants for their Contract Negotiation Teams.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a member of your bargaining unit in good standing.
Active SPEEA participation is preferred – such as Council Rep, Area Rep, committee member or Executive Board member – or other relevant activism.
Exceptions
No member of the SPEEA Tellers Committee (overseeing elections) or Judicial Review Committee (SPEEA’s final hearing body) may serve concurrently on the Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team. Also, no member of the Negotiation Nominating Committee may apply to serve on the Negotiation Team.
Application Requirements
- Petition signed by at least 20 members of your bargaining unit
- Answers to questions provided by your Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team Nominating Committee
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Submit to petitions@speea.org by 11:59 p.m. (PT), Nov. 30.
Optional
The Negotiation Team Application Orientation will be offered online only at 5 p.m. (PT), Nov. 11. This gives the applicant a better idea of the role, responsibilities and process for the team. Click here to register.
Next Steps
The Prof and Tech Bargaining Unit Councils will elect their teams at the February Council meeting. The Prof and Tech contracts expire Oct. 6, 2026.