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				<title>Answers to common questions about negotiations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-answers-to-common-questions-about-negotiations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-02T15:53:49-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Check back for updates! How is the Negotiation Team organized and what areas are they focused on? The Negotiation Team is comprised of all 21 of the primary and alternate members elected by the Bargaining Unit Councils in March. (The Bargaining Unit Councils, or BUCs, are comprised of all the SPEEA Council Reps who represent members of [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Solidarity School &#8211; What&#8217;s next in June</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-whats-next-in-june/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:24:42-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-070 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Independence Day &#8211; July is a paid holiday</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/independence-day-july-is-a-paid-holiday/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:23:02-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-071 All]]></description>
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				<title>Join Us &#8211; We are the Contract Action Team (CAT)</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us-we-are-the-contract-action-team-cat/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:21:58-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-069 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech Contract Priorities</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-contract-priorities-bbn/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:18:09-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-068 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Welcome interns and new hires!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/welcome-interns-and-new-hires/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:13:33-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-066 All]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA stands with Pride</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-stands-with-pride-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:11:52-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-064 All]]></description>
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				<title>Escalating Tactics to Change the Balance of Power</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/escalating-tactics-to-change-the-balance-of-power/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-03T10:01:12-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, June 23, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, June 25, 5 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T08:44:54-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[June 2026]]></description>
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				<title>Meet and greet with Boeing negotiators</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/meet-and-greet-with-boeing-negotiators/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-29T12:45:09-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[On May 27, your SPEEA Negotiation Team, SPEEA staff and Boeing negotiators met at the Seattle Delivery Center for an informal lunch and introductory meeting. These meetings are a normal part of the collective bargaining process and provide an opportunity for both parties to begin building working relationships ahead of formal negotiations. Boeing identified the [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Bargaining Basics: What Goes on at the Table</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-basics-what-goes-on-at-the-table/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-03T09:58:45-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Monday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Wednesday, June 10, 5 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Holiday Hours &#8211; Memorial Day</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/holiday-hours-memorial-day/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-22T15:07:34-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[In recognition of Memorial Day, SPEEA offices will be closed Monday, May 25
 - Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26]]></description>
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				<title>Negotiation Priorities Town Hall May 28</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/negotiation-priorities-town-hall-may-28/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-20T09:01:39-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Members of the Prof and Tech Negotiation Team will talk about the contract priorities and take questions at a hybrid Town Hall event starting at 5 p.m., Thursday, May 28. The meeting is hosted by the Contract Action Team (or CAT). Union halls in both Everett and Tukwila will be open for the event, which [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>MW26-001 &#8211; 2026 SPEEA Leadership Conference</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mw26-001-2026-speea-leadership-conference/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T12:09:35-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Midwest Council - May 14, 2026
It is moved that: THE MIDWEST COUNCIL EXCUSES THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM THE 2026 SPEEA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND GRANTS A 4-MONTH TRAINING EXTENSION TO COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED TRAINING (NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 11, 2026).]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; May 15, 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-may-15-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T08:39:51-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - May 15, 2026]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Team outlines contract priorities</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-outlines-contract-priorities/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-21T08:18:32-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA’s Prof and Tech Negotiation Team has released its bargaining platform for the upcoming contract talks with Boeing. “Today (May 13), we released our bargaining platform, a significant milestone that reflects what members have told us matters most in our next contract,” said Andrew Ferguson, Negotiation Team member. “It draws on member and staff input, [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA’s 80th anniversary: Making history on behalf of aerospace professionals since 1946</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speeas-80th-anniversary-making-history-on-behalf-of-aerospace-professionals-since-1946/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-08T08:50:47-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Celebrating 80 Years &#8211; 1946-2026]]></description>
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				<title>2026 SPEEA-Boeing salary charts now online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-speea-boeing-salary-charts-now-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-06T11:48:01-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA-Boeing Prof and Tech salary charts are ready at SPEEA’s member portal (member.speea.org). Based on member feedback, the salary charts are now searchable, and you can use your Boeingcomputer to access them through the Member Portal. If you haven’t already signed up for the Member Portal, you will need your Employee ID. About the charts [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>NW26-013 Guidance regarding security of Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) report to Tech Bargaining Unit Council</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-013-guidance-regarding-security-of-negotiation-prep-committee-npc-report-to-tech-bargaining-unit-council/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-06T11:21:27-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - April 9, 2026
It is moved: The Tech BUC establishes guidance that the NPC report to the BUC may be shared with SPEEA members not seated on the Council, but only via non-Boeing communications such as personal non-Boeing email. The report should also never be viewed or stored on Boeing devices or networks. The report is watermarked, and all copies should keep the watermark intact. Council Reps are responsible for ensuring that any one who they share a copy of the report with is aware of this guidance.]]></description>
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				<title>NW26-012 Guidance regarding security of Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) report to Prof Bargaining Unit Council</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-012-guidance-regarding-security-of-negotiation-prep-committee-npc-report-to-prof-bargaining-unit-council/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-06T11:40:41-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof BUC - April 9, 2026
It is moved: The Prof BUC establishes guidance that the NPC report to the BUC may be shared with SPEEA members not seated on the Council, but only via non-Boeing communications such as personal non-Boeing email. The report should also never be viewed or stored on Boeing devices or networks. The report is watermarked, and all copies should keep the watermark intact. Council Reps are responsible for ensuring that any one who they share a copy of the report with is aware of this guidance.]]></description>
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				<title>Prof &amp; Tech Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-salary-charts/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:46:48-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-061 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Executive Board</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-executive-board/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:44:43-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-060 All]]></description>
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				<title>Care about your contract? Get involved</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/care-about-your-contract-get-involved/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:43:01-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-059 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive &#8211; Saturday, May 9</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-saturday-may-9/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:40:51-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-057 All]]></description>
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				<title>Join a SPEEA Committee!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-a-speea-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:38:03-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-057 All]]></description>
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				<title>STEM grant review committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/stem-grant-review-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:36:33-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-056 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Memorial Day &#8211; Monday, May 25</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/memorial-day-monday-may-25/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:34:29-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-055 All]]></description>
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				<title>Wichita Spirit/Boeing Open Enrollment May 4-15</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wichita-spirit-boeing-open-enrollment-may-4-15/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:32:43-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-054 Midwest]]></description>
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				<title>Fun and Games Fridays at SPEEA Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/fun-and-games-fridays-at-speea-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:30:13-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN#: 26-053 Everett SPEEA Everett]]></description>
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				<title>May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/may-is-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:27:44-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-052 All]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Teams Focus Areas</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-teams-focus-areas/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T09:25:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-teams-focus-areas/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-051 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-01T08:26:56-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[May 2026]]></description>
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				<title>Sign In Sheet</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/signin/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T08:15:21-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>ar_endorsement</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ar_endorsement/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-21T20:24:49-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>CR_AR_Endorsement</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/cr_ar_endorsement/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-21T13:38:34-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Nominate a volunteer for SPEEA award by May 1</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nominate-a-volunteer-for-speea-award-by-may-1-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T12:10:49-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Are you amazed by another SPEEA member’s effort to make a difference in our union and community? We’d love to have you nominate them for the Stephen Pezzini Helping Other People Excel (H.O.P.E.) award recognizing an outstanding volunteer. Award criteria We want to hear from you. Send an email with: When ready, email amberm@speea.org by [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Find Your Power Base: How to Map Your Union Support</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/find-your-power-base-how-to-map-your-union-support-nw/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T11:59:02-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Monday, May 11, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Wednesday, May 13, 5 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>How Member Participation Helps Us Win at the Bargaining Table</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/how-member-participation-helps-us-win-at-the-bargaining-table/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T11:52:01-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/how-member-participation-helps-us-win-at-the-bargaining-table/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Find Your Power Base: How to Map Your Union Support</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/find-your-power-base-how-to-map-your-union-support/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T11:50:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/find-your-power-base-how-to-map-your-union-support/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) advisory survey results</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wichita-engineering-unit-weu-advisory-survey-results/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-15T10:30:24-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Dues-paying members Advisory survey passes for proposed benefit change]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; April 10, 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-april-10-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-10T09:46:08-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - April 10, 2026]]></description>
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				<title>Congrats to newly elected interim Midwest vice president</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/congrats-to-newly-elected-interim-midwest-vice-president/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-10T09:08:40-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Our SPEEA Executive Board welcomes newly elected Midwest Vice President Ben Blankley. The Midwest Council elected Blankley April 9. Emily Forest, Midwest and SPEEA Council officer, also stepped up to run for this interim vacancy due to Chris Streckfus’ resignation. About the Executive Board The Executive Board members are responsible for setting and administering the [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) advisory survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wichita-engineering-unit-weu-advisory-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-15T10:32:20-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Dues-paying members only ‘Me too’ clause in SPEEA contract set to provide cost savings, additional paid days off]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech &#8211; Join the Contract Action Team  May 6</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-join-the-contract-action-team-may-6/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-06T14:56:45-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Seattle</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-april-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T11:49:47-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 30, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Coffee and Donuts with SPEEA &#8211; Plant II</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-plant-ii/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T10:56:18-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 29, 9 to 10 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Organizing 102: Inviting Co-workers into Leadership</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/organizing-102-inviting-co-workers-into-leadership-nw/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:55:23-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/organizing-102-inviting-co-workers-into-leadership-nw/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, April 30, 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:47:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>2026 Salary Charts &#8211; online by May</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-salary-charts-online-by-may/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:23:54-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2026-salary-charts-online-by-may/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-048 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Retention Ratings</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/retention-ratings-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:22:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/retention-ratings-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-047 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School &#8211; Build more unity!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-build-more-unity/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:21:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-build-more-unity/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-046 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Contract Action Team success!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/contract-action-team-success/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:19:55-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/contract-action-team-success/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-045 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Teams at work!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-teams-at-work/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:18:02-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-teams-at-work/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-044 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Craft Night in Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/craft-night-in-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:16:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/craft-night-in-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, April 17, 5 to 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Salsa Competition</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/salsa-competition/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:14:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/salsa-competition/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>H.O.P.E. Award &#8211; Nominate a member</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/h-o-p-e-award-nominate-a-member/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:11:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/h-o-p-e-award-nominate-a-member/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-041 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Congratulations Executive Board officers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/congratulations-executive-board-officers/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:09:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/congratulations-executive-board-officers/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-040 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>IFPTE scholarship application due May 15</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ifpte-scholarship-application-due-may-15/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:08:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ifpte-scholarship-application-due-may-15/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-039 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Apply for STEM grant</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/apply-for-stem-grant/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:06:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/apply-for-stem-grant/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-037 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Boeing Wichita Open Enrollment May 5-15</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/boeing-wichita-open-enrollment-may-5-15/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:05:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/boeing-wichita-open-enrollment-may-5-15/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-036 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Organizing 102: Inviting Co-workers into Leadership</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/organizing-102-inviting-co-workers-into-leadership/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T10:52:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/organizing-102-inviting-co-workers-into-leadership/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 3: Overcoming Objections and Answering Hard Questions</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-3-overcoming-objections-and-answering-hard-questions/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-03T10:41:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-3-overcoming-objections-and-answering-hard-questions/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, April 13, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, April 16, 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Sugar &amp; Solidarity with Sherman</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/sugar-solidarity-with-sherman/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-03T10:42:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/sugar-solidarity-with-sherman/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Update from your Prof and Tech contract negotiation teams</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/update-from-your-prof-and-tech-contract-negotiation-teams/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T16:08:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/update-from-your-prof-and-tech-contract-negotiation-teams/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[We, your Negotiation Teams, are diving deep into the work that needs to be done to prepare our contract proposals. Since we were elected by the Bargaining Unit Council (BUC) made up of your Council Reps, we’ve been meeting with staff experts multiple times a week for hours each time. During these meetings and on [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Candidates for interim Midwest regional vice president</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/candidates-for-interim-midwest-regional-vice-president/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T12:49:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/candidates-for-interim-midwest-regional-vice-president/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Two candidates are running for the interim Executive Board vacancy, filling the seat previously held by Chris Streckfus, who resigned. VP candidates Per SPEEA’s governing documents, the Midwest Council Reps will elect the interim MW regional vice president. The MW Council will vote April 9 after hearing from the candidates. The Executive Board members are responsible [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M26-011 &#8211; SPEEA Fiscal Year 2027 Budget</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m26-011-speea-fiscal-year-2027-budget/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:52:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m26-011-speea-fiscal-year-2027-budget/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - March 12, 2026
It is moved that: THE SPEEA COUNCIL CONCURS WITH THE SPEEA FISCAL YEAR 2027
BUDGET]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-010 &#8211; Considering All Tech Negotiation Team Applications</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-010-considering-all-tech-negotiation-team-applications/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:31:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-010-considering-all-tech-negotiation-team-applications/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - Feb. 26, 2026
It is moved: that all applicants for the Tech negotiation team that submitted their application on or prior to December
15th, 2025, shall be considered as having met the deadline called out in Policies and Procedures as “at least one
month.”]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-009 &#8211; Number of Alternates for NW Professional Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-009-number-of-alternates-for-nw-professional-bargaining-unit-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:22:49-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-009-number-of-alternates-for-nw-professional-bargaining-unit-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof BUC - Feb. 26, 2026
It is moved: that prior to the selection of alternates to the Professional Negotiation Team, the Prof BUC establishes that there will be six alternates.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-008 &#8211; Number of Alternates for NW Technical Bargaining Unit Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-008-number-of-alternates-for-nw-technical-bargaining-unit-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:25:40-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-008-number-of-alternates-for-nw-technical-bargaining-unit-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - Feb. 26, 2026
It is moved: that prior to the selection of alternates to the Technical Negotiation Team, the Tech BUC establishes that the number of alternates will be nine.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Game Night in Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/game-night-in-everett-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-27T12:40:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/game-night-in-everett-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, April 3, 5 to 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; March 13, 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-march-13-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-10T09:46:35-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-march-13-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - March 13, 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA 101</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-101-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-25T08:51:32-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-101-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, April 3 at Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Document Library</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/document-library/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:49:41-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/document-library/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech &#8211; Join the Contract Action Team (CAT)</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-join-the-contract-action-team-cat/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-25T08:45:54-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-join-the-contract-action-team-cat/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Pizza Social &#8211; Frederickson</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/pizza-social-frederickson/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-27T19:41:28-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/pizza-social-frederickson/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Members elect SPEEA president and secretary</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-executive-board-elections-members-elect-speea-president-and-secretary/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-11T15:10:32-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2026-executive-board-elections-members-elect-speea-president-and-secretary/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[2026 Executive Board elections The results are in! Congratulations to newly elected President&nbsp;Andrew Sherman and Secretary&nbsp;Ben Weldon. Shaunna Winton ran unopposed for SPEEA treasurer. The three officers will begin serving their two-year terms March 25.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Preparing for Negotiations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T14:25:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>P1/P4 Pizza Social</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/p1-p4-pizza-social/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-30T15:54:24-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/p1-p4-pizza-social/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-5/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T12:44:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-5/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Seattle</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T12:44:09-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Preparing for Contract Negotiations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/preparing-for-contract-negotiations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-01T12:03:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/preparing-for-contract-negotiations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Retention/PM Level Upgrade LTM</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/retention-pm-level-upgrade-ltm/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:11:40-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/retention-pm-level-upgrade-ltm/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-006 &#8211; NW Tech BUC Alignment of Negotiation Support Committee Name</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-006-nw-tech-buc-alignment-of-negotiation-support-committee-name/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:32:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-006-nw-tech-buc-alignment-of-negotiation-support-committee-name/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - Feb. 12, 2026
It is moved: that the Bargaining Unit Council change the “Bargaining Unit Negotiation Support” committee’s name to be the “Contract Action Team” committee.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-005 &#8211; NW Prof BUC Alignment of Negotiation Support Committee Name</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-005-nw-prof-buc-alignment-of-negotiation-support-committee-name/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:52:10-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-005-nw-prof-buc-alignment-of-negotiation-support-committee-name/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof BUC - Feb. 12, 2026
It is moved: that the Bargaining Unit Council change the “Bargaining Unit Negotiation Support” committee’s name to be the “Contract Action Team” committee.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-004 &#8211; Adoption of Political Endorsements for NW Region</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-004-adoption-of-political-endorsements-for-nw-region/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:43:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-004-adoption-of-political-endorsements-for-nw-region/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Feb. 12, 2026
It is moved: that the NW Council adopts a political endorsement policy following the process approved for incorporation in the SPEEA Policy &amp; Procedure manual, Section V, Subsection A: Legislative Actions &amp; Endorsements.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW26-003 &#8211; Waiver for Northwest Council Representative</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw26-003-waiver-for-northwest-council-representative/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:41:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw26-003-waiver-for-northwest-council-representative/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Feb. 12, 2026
It is moved: THE NW COUNCIL WAIVES THE CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD OFFICE PER THE SPEEA CONSTITUTION SECTION 2.3.2 FOR BRIAN ALGIERS DUE TO AN APPROVED SHORT-TERM LEAVE OF ABSENCE.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 3: Overcoming Objections and Answering Hard Questions</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-3-overcoming-objections-and-answering-hard-questions-mw/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:08:57-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-3-overcoming-objections-and-answering-hard-questions-mw/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 2: Structured Organizing Conversations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-2-structured-organizing-conversations-mw/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:09:46-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-2-structured-organizing-conversations-mw/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 1: A Power-Based Approach to Union Building</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-1-a-power-based-approach-to-union-building-mw/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:11:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-1-a-power-based-approach-to-union-building-mw/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. &amp; Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 2: Structured Organizing Conversations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-2-structured-organizing-conversations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:11:45-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-2-structured-organizing-conversations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Thursday, March 26, 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee and Donuts with SPEEA &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T11:08:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 24, 9 to 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>E-29 Area Rep Recruitment LTM</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/e-29-area-rep-recruitment-ltm/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-18T09:47:03-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/e-29-area-rep-recruitment-ltm/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday March 18, Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Red Shirt Wednesday &#8211; Everett Flat Tops</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/red-shirt-wednesday-everett-flat-tops/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T12:38:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/red-shirt-wednesday-everett-flat-tops/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday March 18, Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management: Define &#8211; Developmental Center</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-define-developmental-center/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T11:07:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-define-developmental-center/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 10, 11 a.m. to Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management &#8211; Plant II</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-plant-ii/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:01:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-plant-ii/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m. to Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Red Shirt Wednesday &#8211; Everett BOMARC</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/red-shirt-wednesday-everett-bomarc/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:00:59-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/red-shirt-wednesday-everett-bomarc/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday March 11, 11:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management &#8211; Developmental Center</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-developmental-center/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T11:06:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-developmental-center/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to Noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School Part 1: A Power-Based Approach to Union Building</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-1-a-power-based-approach-to-union-building/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-06T15:12:09-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-part-1-a-power-based-approach-to-union-building/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, March 9, 4:30 p.m. &amp; Wednesday, March 11, 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Game Night in Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/game-night-in-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T09:18:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/game-night-in-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, March 6, 5 to 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School training series</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-training-series-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T11:11:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-training-series-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-036 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Solidarity School training series</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/solidarity-school-training-series/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T11:09:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/solidarity-school-training-series/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-034 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Join our SPEEA Contract Action Team (CAT)</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-our-speea-contract-action-team-cat/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:34:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-our-speea-contract-action-team-cat/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-027 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Women&#8217;s History Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/womens-history-month-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:34:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/womens-history-month-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-028 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Northwest Bargaining Unit Negotiation Teams</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-northwest-bargaining-unit-negotiation-teams/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:30:53-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-northwest-bargaining-unit-negotiation-teams/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-030 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Sign up for the SPEEA Member Portal</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/sign-up-for-the-speea-member-portal/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:32:09-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/sign-up-for-the-speea-member-portal/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-031 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Sign up for the SPEEA Member Portal</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/sign-up-for-the-speea-member-portal-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:33:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/sign-up-for-the-speea-member-portal-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-033 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>New SPEEA website</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/new-speea-website/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T10:27:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/new-speea-website/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-031 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Vote for Executive Board candidates Clone</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/vote-for-executive-board-candidates-clone/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T09:24:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/vote-for-executive-board-candidates-clone/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-035 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T08:43:15-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Reps elect Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining teams</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps-elect-northwest-prof-and-tech-bargaining-teams/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-25T11:58:59-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps-elect-northwest-prof-and-tech-bargaining-teams/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The Bargaining Unit Councils of the Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining units elected the teams that will represent us in negotiations with Boeing later this year. There are two teams: One for the Prof unit and one for the Techs. The newly elected teams are comprised of (in alphabetical order): The newly elected team members [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Voting packet in the mail for SPEEA officer election</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/voting-packet-in-the-mail-for-speea-officer-election/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-25T13:33:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/voting-packet-in-the-mail-for-speea-officer-election/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[A voting packet went in the mail today to the homes of all dues-paying SPEEA members to elect SPEEA’s president and secretary for two-year terms. The print voting packet includes: Election Buddy recently emailed voting credentials to dues-paying members who have their personal email on file with SPEEA. To request a print ballot Want to [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Members to elect SPEEA president and secretary</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/members-to-elect-speea-president-and-secretary/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-20T08:36:39-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/members-to-elect-speea-president-and-secretary/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Attention SPEEA members – voting is now open online for the Executive Board president and secretary races. See the officer candidate questionnaire for the contested races at SPEEA’s&nbsp;member portal. About voting For online voting, Election Buddy recently sent an email with voting credentials to&nbsp;personal&nbsp;emails on file for current, dues-paying members. Vote credentials in the mail, [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Board Game Night</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-board-game-night/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-18T15:51:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-board-game-night/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Feb. 27, 6 to 9 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Negotiations Overview &#8211; Everett Factory</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/negotiations-overview-everett-factory/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-20T13:14:16-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/negotiations-overview-everett-factory/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee and Donuts with SPEEA &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T13:01:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Feb. 24, 9 to 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; February 13, 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-february-13-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-13T15:43:56-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-february-13-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - February 13, 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Accessing Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/salary-charts/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T09:21:05-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/salary-charts/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Burn Barrel</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/burn-barrel/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T13:56:33-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/burn-barrel/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Org Chart</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/speea-org-chart/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-08T15:33:19-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/speea-org-chart/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Boeing issues clarification on Employee Incentive Plan calculation</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/boeing-issues-clarification-on-employee-incentive-plan-calculation/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-06T08:47:20-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/boeing-issues-clarification-on-employee-incentive-plan-calculation/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Upon the request of SPEEA, Boeing’s senior leaders sent a correction/clarification regarding the Employee Incentive Plan award payout Feb. 3. Boeing’s initial communication Feb. 3 referenced a payout of 13.1 days. The 2020 SPEEA’s Puget Sound Prof and Tech contracts changed the target payout from 10 days (approximately 3.84%) to 5%. This year’s EIP bonus [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management: Define &#8211; Everett BOMARC</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-define-everett-bomarc/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:55:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-define-everett-bomarc/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Council Guest Night</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/northwest-council-guest-night-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:51:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/northwest-council-guest-night-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Bagels and Cream Cheese &#8211; Plant II</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bagels-and-cream-cheese-plant-ii/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:56:49-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bagels-and-cream-cheese-plant-ii/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Preparing for Negotiations &#8211; Everett Towers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations-everett-towers/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:57:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations-everett-towers/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 11, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M26-002 SPEEA Supports a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay and benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m26-002-speea-supports-a-32-hour-workweek-with-no-loss-in-pay-and-benefits/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:35:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m26-002-speea-supports-a-32-hour-workweek-with-no-loss-in-pay-and-benefits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Jan. 8, 2026
It is moved: The SPEEA Council approves supports the national fight for the 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay
and benefits and submits the following to the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE)
and the AFL-CIO consideration:]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M26-001 Proposed FY2027 SPEEA Council Budget</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m26-001-proposed-fy2027-speea-council-budget/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:36:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m26-001-proposed-fy2027-speea-council-budget/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Jan. 8, 2026
It is moved that: THE SPEEA COUNCIL APPROVES THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2027 SPEEA COUNCIL
BUDGET AND SUBMITS THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE SPEEA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION AND INCORPORATION INTO THE SPEEA BUDGET.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M25-026R Revision SPEEA Council’s Endorsement Process</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-026r-revision-speea-councils-endorsement-process/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:36:42-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-026r-revision-speea-councils-endorsement-process/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Jan. 8, 2026
It is moved that: The SPEEA Council approves the following revision of Policy &amp; Procedure Section V, Subsection A: Legislative Actions &amp; Endorsements:]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:22:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Technical Unit Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-tech/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-05T13:00:56-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-tech/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Professional Unit Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-prof/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-05T13:01:49-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-prof/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership makes a difference!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/membership-makes-a-difference/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:52:09-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/membership-makes-a-difference/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-010 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Bingo</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:05:20-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Backup child care benefits applies to summer camp!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/backup-child-care-benefits-applies-to-summer-camp/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:53:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/backup-child-care-benefits-applies-to-summer-camp/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-021 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>New term for Tellers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/new-term-for-tellers/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:53:19-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/new-term-for-tellers/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-017 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Celebrate Black History Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/celebrate-black-history-month-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:53:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/celebrate-black-history-month-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-019 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Negotiation Timeline: What you can Expect &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/negotiation-timeline-what-you-can-expect-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:57:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/negotiation-timeline-what-you-can-expect-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 4, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Code of Conduct</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-code-of-conduct/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:54:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-code-of-conduct/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-015 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech Partial Day Absences</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-partial-day-absences/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:54:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-partial-day-absences/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-014 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Team elections</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-elections/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:55:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-elections/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-018 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Vote for Executive Board candidates</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/vote-for-executive-board-candidates/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:55:15-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/vote-for-executive-board-candidates/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-023 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Engineers Week &#8211; Feb. 22-28</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/engineers-week-feb-22-28/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:55:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/engineers-week-feb-22-28/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-024 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>IFPTE $2,500 college scholarship</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ifpte-2500-college-scholarship/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:55:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ifpte-2500-college-scholarship/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-025 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Wichita Technical &amp; Professional members approve new contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-wichita-technical-professional-members-approve-new-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T09:45:29-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-wichita-technical-professional-members-approve-new-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The union representing some 1,600 Wichita aerospace professionals has ratified a 4.8-year contract with Boeing. The contract was approved by a 671 to 111 vote of dues-paying members of SPEEA’s Wichita Technical &amp; Professional Unit, or WTPU. Voting was conducted online and in-person over the past week. Ballots were counted Friday, Jan. 30. The ratified [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board and Teller petition results</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-executive-board-and-teller-petition-results/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T09:45:09-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2026-executive-board-and-teller-petition-results/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Six SPEEA members stepped up to run for SPEEA’s top leadership positions on the Executive Board. Executive Board candidates Names listed in ballot order determined in a random drawing by the Tellers. For contested races, we’ll have online voting with an in-person option. More details, including candidate information, will be coming in a few weeks. [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Sugar Rush &#8211; Candy-Making Competition</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/sugar-rush-candy-making-competition/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:56:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/sugar-rush-candy-making-competition/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 11]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Contract Offer Overview</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-contract-offer-overview/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:58:45-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-contract-offer-overview/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Weds. Jan. 21 to Thurs. Jan. 29]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Jan. 19 Update: Policy handbooks, summaries of benefits and coverage now online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/jan-19-update-policy-handbooks-summaries-of-benefits-and-coverage-now-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-24T14:24:33-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[As some have noted, the redlined contract refers to the following Boeing policy handbooks and plans: In addition, they refer to the summaries of benefits and coverage for two health plans, dental and vision: Click on the links to download a pdf of each handbook and health plan summary. Keep following this page for more [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Jan. 16 update: Proposed Boeing contract is available online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/jan-16-update-proposed-boeing-contract-is-available-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-16T16:55:55-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The redlined version of Boeing’s proposed contract offer is now available (see below). This version shows exactly what would change from the old contract, should we vote to ratify this offer.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Proposed Boeing contract is available online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/proposed-boeing-contract-is-available-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-16T16:45:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/proposed-boeing-contract-is-available-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The redlined version of Boeing’s proposed contract offer is now available online. This version shows exactly what would change from the old contract, should we vote to ratify this offer. A reminder: Both your WTPU negotiation team and your Bargaining Unit Council (comprised of the 14 WTPU Council Reps) have endorsed Boeing’s offer and recommend [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; January 16, 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-january-16-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:08:50-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-january-16-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - January 16, 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/remembering-martin-luther-king-jr-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-16T09:33:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/remembering-martin-luther-king-jr-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA offices are closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
 - Regular hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 20]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA reaches tentative agreement with Boeing in Wichita</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-boeing-in-wichita/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T09:15:59-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[WICHITA, Kan. &#8212; The union for 1,600 aerospace professionals in Wichita has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing on a new collective bargaining agreement. The negotiation team is unanimously recommending that union members approve the offer. Boeing’s offer “gives us better medical benefits, better dental benefits, more vacation time and a decent set of salary [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Update, Jan. 12 – Initial pay offer demonstrates lack of respect</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-update-jan-12-initial-pay-offer-demonstrates-lack-of-respect/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-12T18:31:51-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Just over a month ago, on Dec. 11, your WTPU negotiation team presented Boeing with a complete contract proposal, including pay, benefits and bonuses. Today, Jan. 12, Boeing finally responded with a comprehensive first offer. While there was some positive movement on medical, dental, leaves of absence and paid time off, your team was incredibly [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiations Update – Jan. 9</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-update-jan-9/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-09T16:49:38-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Our WTPU negotiation team returned to the table with Boeing late Thursday and worked non-stop through the day Friday. We saw a real change on the Boeing side – particularly around the on-call issue – which we attribute to your actions on Thursday. “It was clear from management’s demeanor while we were at the table [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Rep Order Form</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-order-form/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T10:56:51-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-order-form/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiations Update – Jan. 7</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-update-jan-7/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-07T17:26:34-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-update-jan-7/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday night’s negotiations with Boeing ran late into the evening. Your WTPU negotiation team returned today for continued discussions on the non-economic portions of the contract. We continue to make good progress with the company. There is still much work to be done, but today’s conversations were productive. We’ve seen movement on several important issues, [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Wichita Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-weu-wtpu/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-25T08:56:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/salary-charts-weu-wtpu/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiations Update – Jan. 6</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-update-jan-6/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-07T16:32:18-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Your WTPU negotiation team returned to the table with Boeing on Monday, and we met with them a couple times again on Tuesday. Boeing has responded to many of the non-economic portions of the contract proposal we presented three weeks ago. The tenor of our conversations continues to be collaborative; however, the final offer will determine [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Cares Fund</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/speea-cares-fund/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T13:40:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/speea-cares-fund/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Wichita Layoff Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information-wichita/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:22:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information-wichita/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Workforce Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/workforce-information/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-06T14:23:29-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/workforce-information/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Contract rights for temporary recall</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/contract-rights-for-temporary-recall/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-06T13:53:29-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/contract-rights-for-temporary-recall/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management: Define &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-define-renton/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:58:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-define-renton/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management: Define &#8211; Portland</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-define-portland/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:59:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-define-portland/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Everett Site Assembly &#8211; Flat Tops</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly-flat-tops-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:59:23-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly-flat-tops-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee and Donuts with SPEEA &#8211; Kent</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-kent/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:59:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-kent/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Ice Cream and Pie Social &#8211; Portland</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ice-cream-and-pie-social-portland/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:59:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ice-cream-and-pie-social-portland/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Everett Site Assembly &#8211; Flat Tops</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly-flat-tops/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:59:54-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly-flat-tops/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Make a difference in Wichita &#8211; become an Area Rep!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/make-a-difference-in-wichita-become-an-area-rep/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:56:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/make-a-difference-in-wichita-become-an-area-rep/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-010 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU negotiations are underway</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-are-underway/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:56:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-are-underway/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Red-shirt Friday</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/red-shirt-friday-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:56:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/red-shirt-friday-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Become an Area Rep!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/become-an-area-rep/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:56:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/become-an-area-rep/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-009 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Martin Luther King Jr. Day &#8211; Monday, Jan. 19</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-monday-jan-19/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:57:53-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-monday-jan-19/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-003 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Run for SPEEA election committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/run-for-speea-election-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:58:05-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/run-for-speea-election-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-005 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board Elections</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/executive-board-elections-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:58:15-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/executive-board-elections-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-004 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Council Guest Night</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/northwest-council-guest-night/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:58:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/northwest-council-guest-night/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Feb. 12]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Meet your lawmakers in Olympia</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/meet-your-lawmakers-in-olympia/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:58:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/meet-your-lawmakers-in-olympia/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Jan. 29]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Food bank donations &#8211; help us help others</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/food-bank-donations-help-us-help-others/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:58:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/food-bank-donations-help-us-help-others/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-002 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Union Plus &#8211; It pays to be a union member</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/union-plus-it-pays-to-be-a-union-member/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:59:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/union-plus-it-pays-to-be-a-union-member/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #26-004 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Free Movie night &#8211; BOMBSHELL: The Hedy Lamarr Story</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/free-movie-night-bombshell-the-hedy-lamarr-story-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:59:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/free-movie-night-bombshell-the-hedy-lamarr-story-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:22:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2026]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Performance Management: Define &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management-define-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:00:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management-define-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Free Movie night &#8211; BOMBSHELL: The Hedy Lamarr Story</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/free-movie-night-bombshell-the-hedy-lamarr-story/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:00:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/free-movie-night-bombshell-the-hedy-lamarr-story/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Holiday Hours &#8211; Winter Break</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/holiday-hours-winter-break/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-02T08:27:05-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/holiday-hours-winter-break/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA offices will be closed on the following days: Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Thursday, Jan. 1. Regular hours resume Friday, Jan. 2]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-032 &#8211; AMENDED NW Union Food Donation Program</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-032-amended-nw-union-food-donation-program/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:37:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-032-amended-nw-union-food-donation-program/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Dec. 11, 2025
It is moved that: The NW MAC requests that at the SPEEA Union halls in Tukwila and Everett,
SPEEA staff or member volunteers set up and allow for the collection of items that may be of
assistance to food banks in designated bins. These items can include food, or any items
deemed essentially needed by the Puget Sound Labor Agency Food Bank.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-031 &#8211; Supporting State Efforts for a 32-hour Workweek With No Loss in Worker Pay or Benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-031-supporting-state-efforts-for-a-32-hour-workweek-with-no-loss-in-worker-pay-or-benefits/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:37:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-031-supporting-state-efforts-for-a-32-hour-workweek-with-no-loss-in-worker-pay-or-benefits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Dec. 11, 2025
It is moved: that the SPEEA NW Council supports state efforts for the 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay or benefits and the NW Council shall submit the following resolution to the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) and the Pierce, King, and Snohomish/Island County Central Labor Councils (CLCs).]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-030 &#8211; AMENDED Proposed FY2027 Budget for Northwest Region Council</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-030-amended-proposed-fy2027-budget-for-northwest-region-council/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:38:16-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-030-amended-proposed-fy2027-budget-for-northwest-region-council/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Dec. 11, 2025
It is moved that: THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED FY2027 NORTHWEST COUNCIL BUDGET AND SUBMIT THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE SPEEA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION AND INCORPORATION INTO THE SPEEA BUDGET.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA agrees to Boeing request to pause WTPU talks</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-agrees-to-boeing-request-to-pause-wtpu-talks/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-02T08:29:10-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Our union has agreed to Boeing’s request to pause negotiations on a new contract for our Wichita Technical &amp; Professional Unit (WTPU). Boeing asked for the delay today, citing complications related to the reunification of the newly re-acquired Spirit AeroSystems operation with the rest of the Boeing enterprise. Talks will resume on Jan. 5. WTPU [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Legislative Lobby Day, Jan. 29</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-legislative-lobby-day-jan-29/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-02T11:26:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-legislative-lobby-day-jan-29/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[After our major win last session with the passage of&nbsp;unemployment insurance for striking workers,&nbsp;SPEEA is gearing up for the final state legislative session before our 2026 negotiations. Our next SPEEA Lobby Day (Jan. 29, 2026) is an important opportunity for members to meet directly with lawmakers and highlight what is at stake in the upcoming [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiation Team awaits Boeing response to full contract proposal</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiation-team-awaits-boeing-response-to-full-contract-proposal/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-16T09:29:12-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiation-team-awaits-boeing-response-to-full-contract-proposal/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Last week, your WTPU negotiation team presented a complete redlined contract proposal to management that would improve pay, benefits and leave for all WTPU-represented employees. The proposal was reasonable and incorporated existing Boeing policies and procedures that have served Boeing well at other locations across the country. This was presented with intention, to allow for [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Main Table negotiations update – Day 3</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-main-table-negotiations-update-day-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-12T15:00:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-main-table-negotiations-update-day-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Your WTPU negotiation team met with our Boeing counterparts this afternoon and conducted an in-depth review of our current collective bargaining agreement. We anticipate that we will be in touch with them electronically on Friday, Dec. 12, and over the weekend. We agreed to meet face-to-face again next week. Red Shirt Friday Don’t forget to [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee &amp; Donuts with SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:01:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee &amp; Donuts with SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:01:25-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; December 12, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-december-12-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:09:12-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - December 12, 2025]]></description>
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				<title>WTPU Main Table negotiations update – Day 2</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-main-table-negotiations-update-day-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-12T14:59:17-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-main-table-negotiations-update-day-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Your Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) team spent today (Dec. 10) working hard to incorporate lessons learned from Tuesday&#8217;s meeting with the Boeing team into our negotiations approach. We exchanged information and concepts with our Boeing counterparts, related to the reunification of Wichita with the rest of Boeing. We anticipate meeting with the full [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA begins bargaining with Boeing in Wichita</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-begins-bargaining-with-boeing-in-wichita/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-12T14:57:01-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[WICHITA, Kan. – The bargaining team for SPEEA’s Wichita Technical &amp; Professional Unit started talks today toward a new collective bargaining agreement with Boeing.]]></description>
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				<title>Bowl with SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:01:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Dec. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee &amp; Donuts with SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:01:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-with-speea/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Dec 10, 9 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Seeking candidates for Executive Board and Teller committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/seeking-candidates-for-executive-board-and-teller-committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-23T13:17:17-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/seeking-candidates-for-executive-board-and-teller-committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Election guides &#8211; If you’re interested in running for Executive Board president, treasurer and secretary, the election guide is now online. Click here to see the Executive Board candidate nomination and election information, which includes eligibility along with timelines, a petition and other requirements. About the Executive Board The seven-member Board administers the affairs of [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>NPC Town Hall &#8211; Compensation &amp; Benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/npc-town-hall-compensation-benefits/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:01:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/npc-town-hall-compensation-benefits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, Dec. 8, at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Executive Board Nomination &amp; Election Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/forms/executive-board-nomination-election-information/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T11:04:36-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/forms/executive-board-nomination-election-information/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Teller Nomination &amp; Election Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/forms/teller-nomination-election-information/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T11:00:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/forms/teller-nomination-election-information/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Teller Interim Election Guide</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/forms/teller-interim-election-guide/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-03T09:14:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/forms/teller-interim-election-guide/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Rep Interim Election Guide</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-interim-election-guide/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T10:51:48-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-interim-election-guide/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Holiday Bowling</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea-clone/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:03:39-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea-clone/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Red-shirt Friday</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/red-shirt-friday/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:59:28-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/red-shirt-friday/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU negotiations updates</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-updates/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:59:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-updates/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Winter Break Dec. 24 &#8211; Jan. 1</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/winter-break-dec-24-jan-1/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T10:59:50-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/winter-break-dec-24-jan-1/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-147 All]]></description>
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				<title>Holiday weekend overtime is voluntary</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/holiday-weekend-overtime-is-voluntary/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:00:03-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/holiday-weekend-overtime-is-voluntary/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-148 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board Elections</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/executive-board-elections/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:00:17-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/executive-board-elections/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-139 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Become a SPEEA ACE Mentor</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/become-a-speea-ace-mentor/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:08:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/become-a-speea-ace-mentor/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-138 Puget Sound]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech survey focuses on Boeing compensation and retirement</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-survey-focuses-on-boeing-compensation-and-retirement/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-08T17:08:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-survey-focuses-on-boeing-compensation-and-retirement/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The fourth Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) survey focuses on issues such as Paid Time Off (PTO)/vacation + sick leave, retirement, raise pools and on call work. If you’re a current SPEEA member in the Prof or Tech bargaining unit, take the survey online. Your participation strengthens our bargaining power. The survey closes at 5 p.m., [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>2026 payday calendars online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-payday-calendars-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:08:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2026-payday-calendars-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-140 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Countdown to Contract 2026 Upcoming Dates</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/countdown-to-contract-2026-upcoming-dates/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:08:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/countdown-to-contract-2026-upcoming-dates/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-142 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Why sign up for SPEEA home email and text?</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/why-sign-up-for-speea-home-email-and-text-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:09:05-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/why-sign-up-for-speea-home-email-and-text-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-140 All]]></description>
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				<title>Bowl with SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea-clone-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:09:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bowl-with-speea-clone-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Dec. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Save the Date &#8211; SPEEA Santa Day</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:09:46-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-137 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the NPC Compensation and Retirement survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-npc-compensation-and-retirement-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:10:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-npc-compensation-and-retirement-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-144 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Deadline extended for Tech Negotiation Team application</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/deadline-extended-for-tech-negotiation-team-application/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:10:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/deadline-extended-for-tech-negotiation-team-application/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-142 Northwest]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:23:01-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2025]]></description>
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				<title>Holiday Hours &#8211; Thanksgiving</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/holiday-hours-thanksgiving/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:24:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/holiday-hours-thanksgiving/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[In celebration of Thanksgiving, SPEEA offices will be closed the following days:
Thursday, Nov. 27: Closed
Friday, Nov. 28: Closed
 - Regular hours resume Monday, Dec. 1]]></description>
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				<title>Performance Management</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/performance-management/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:03:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/performance-management/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Negotiations Q&amp;A</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/negotiations-qa/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:04:19-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/negotiations-qa/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Tech negotiation team application – new deadline</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/tech-negotiation-team-application-new-deadline/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-26T12:03:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/tech-negotiation-team-application-new-deadline/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Please consider applying today if you are a Tech SPEEA member in good standing! Click here for the Tech Negotiation Team application and petition If you need assistance finding endorsements, reach out to your Council Rep, Area Rep or SPEEA staff. In solidarity, Your Tech Negotiation Team Nominating Committee members]]></description>
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				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Team petition signatures &#8211; list of district members</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-petition-signatures-list-of-district-members/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-26T11:53:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-petition-signatures-list-of-district-members/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[If Prof and Tech members interested in applying for their bargaining unit negotiation team are having trouble identifying members to endorse them, email petitions@speea.org for access to a list of bargaining unit members in their district. At the Executive Board meeting Nov. 20, the Board agreed to allow access to help members. Reminder The application [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Third Wichita survey and new start date for Main Table</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/third-wichita-survey-and-new-start-date-for-main-table/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-26T11:46:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/third-wichita-survey-and-new-start-date-for-main-table/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The Wichita Technical &amp; Professional Unit (WTPU) Negotiation Team invites dues-paying members to take one more survey before contract talks start next month. This survey is ONLY for dues-paying WTPU members. If you are a WTPU dues-paying member, access the survey here. The deadline for responses is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. New start [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; November 14, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-november-14-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:09:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-november-14-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - November 14, 2025]]></description>
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				<title>Correction – Valley Medical</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/correction-valley-medical/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:35:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/correction-valley-medical/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Valley Medical is still in the Embright Preferred Partnership Network. In the November Spotlite special section on Boeing open enrollment, we incorrectly stated Valley Medical is leaving Embright in the article: “Preferred Partnership: Plan reduces premiums, limits providers.” Valley has announced that it is separating its relationship with UW Medicine, but Valley will remain in [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>E-33 members elect Council Rep</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/e-33-members-elect-council-rep/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-26T11:42:23-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/e-33-members-elect-council-rep/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[EVERETT – Congratulations to newly elected Council Rep Michael Robert Murphy who fills a vacancy in Everett District E-33. Northwest Tellers counted ballots Nov. 12. Murphy will be seated at the Nov. 13 Northwest Council meeting. Interested in running for Council Rep? If you’re a SPEEA member in good standing for the previous 12 months, [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Free Movie night &#8211; Pride</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/free-movie-night-pride-nov/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:10:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/free-movie-night-pride-nov/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Open Enrollment &#8211; Plant II</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/open-enrollment-plant-ii/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:04:39-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/open-enrollment-plant-ii/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Open Enrollment &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/open-enrollment-renton/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:04:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/open-enrollment-renton/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to Noon]]></description>
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				<title>Open Enrollment &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/open-enrollment-everett-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:05:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/open-enrollment-everett-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Know Important Parts About Your Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw-council-meeting-live-from-portland-clone/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:05:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw-council-meeting-live-from-portland-clone/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Third NPC survey covers health care benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/third-npc-survey-covers-health-care-benefits/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-03T11:01:19-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/third-npc-survey-covers-health-care-benefits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Prof and Tech Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) This third survey from Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) seeks input on the benefits package offered to the SPEEA Prof and Tech bargaining units at Boeing. This survey asks questions related to Boeing’s medical, dental and vision plans and what matters most to Prof and Tech bargaining unit employees. [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the NPC Benefits survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-npc-benefits-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:11:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-npc-benefits-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-133 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>You can transfer jobs</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/you-can-transfer-jobs/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:11:17-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/you-can-transfer-jobs/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-125 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof/Tech -Apply for your negotiation team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-apply-for-your-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:11:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-tech-apply-for-your-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-129 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>2026 SPEEA Boeing Open Enrollment</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2026-speea-boeing-open-enrollment/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:12:31-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2026-speea-boeing-open-enrollment/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-127 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Save the Date &#8211; SPEEA Santa Day</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:12:43-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-123 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA ACE Childcare Grants</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-ace-childcare-grants/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:13:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-ace-childcare-grants/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-128 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Ed Wells 2026 Catalog Online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ed-wells-2026-catalog-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:13:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ed-wells-2026-catalog-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-134 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Veteran&#8217;s Day Parade</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/veterans-day-parade-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:13:58-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/veterans-day-parade-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Midwest MAC Soup Competition</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/midwest-mac-soup-competition/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:14:17-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/midwest-mac-soup-competition/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the second WTPU contract survey!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-second-wtpu-contract-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:14:48-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-second-wtpu-contract-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Meet your WTPU bargaining team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/meet-your-wtpu-bargaining-team-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:15:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/meet-your-wtpu-bargaining-team-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Why join SPEEA?</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/why-join-speea/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:15:25-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/why-join-speea/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:35:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech Negotiation Team application online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-application-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-03T11:44:28-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-negotiation-team-application-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[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. [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiations second contract survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-second-contract-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T09:17:42-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiations-second-contract-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[WICHITA – The Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) Negotiation Team has prepared a second survey that all WTPU SPEEA-represented employees are encouraged to fill out. The WTPU survey &#8211; a follow-up to the one sent in September – covers health, safety and comfort issues; potential changes to workplace administrative procedures and it seeks guidance [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Change to Aetna/Boeing Medicare Advantage Plan premium for 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/change-to-aetna-boeing-medicare-advantage-plan-premium-for-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-26T11:47:25-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/change-to-aetna-boeing-medicare-advantage-plan-premium-for-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Notice to Medicare-eligible retirees Boeing has recently informed SPEEA that Aetna has determined there were material legislative, regulatory and/or funding changes that warrant a premium for the Boeing/Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan in 2026. Starting January 2026, the cost per person per month will be $58.91 The ability for Aetna to implement a premium is covered [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WEU/WTPU Calendar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/weu-wtpu-calendar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T13:55:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/weu-wtpu-calendar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof/Tech Calendar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/prof-tech-calendar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T10:31:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/prof-tech-calendar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Professional Unit Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-professional-unit-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-26T09:36:43-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-professional-unit-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership Application &#8211; Associate Member</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-associate-member/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-21T10:48:09-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-associate-member/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership Application &#8211; Northwest Bargaining Units</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-northwest-bargaining-units/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-21T10:41:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-northwest-bargaining-units/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership Application &#8211; Midwest Bargaining Units</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-midwest-bargaining-units/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T14:41:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/membership-application-midwest-bargaining-units/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>How to challenge current job classification</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/how-to-challenge-job-classification/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:19:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/how-to-challenge-job-classification/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Retention Appeal Request</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-retention-appeal-request/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-20T15:21:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-retention-appeal-request/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership App Test Page</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/membership-app-test-page/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T12:47:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/membership-app-test-page/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M25-028 &#8211; SPEEA Diversity Committee Reallocation of Funds</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-028-speea-diversity-committee-reallocation-of-funds/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:35:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-028-speea-diversity-committee-reallocation-of-funds/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Oct. 9, 2025
It is moved: Motion to recommend SPEEA council reallocate Line Item #26 Neurodiversity Seminar $300, #27 Vocational Rehabilitation $500, and #29 Museum Tours $500 to $0 (-$1300). Rename Line Item “Panel Discussion” #24 to be “Diversity Engagement Events” (4) and increase the budget from $1000 to $2000.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M25-027 &#8211; Revision of Policy &amp; Procedure I-C.3.f</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-027-revision-of-policy-procedure-i-c-3-f/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:42:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-027-revision-of-policy-procedure-i-c-3-f/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Oct. 9, 2025
It is moved: The SPEEA Council approves the following revision of Policy &amp; Procedure Section I, Subsection C.3.f: Report of Ballot Voting Results.]]></description>
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				<title>M25-025 &#8211; AMENDED Questions for Executive Officer Candidate Elections</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-025-amended-questions-for-executive-officer-candidate-elections/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:45:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-025-amended-questions-for-executive-officer-candidate-elections/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - Oct. 9, 2025
It is moved: THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPLICANTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITIONS AND THEIR RESPONSES BE INCLUDED IN THE VOTERS GUIDE.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Technical Unit Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-technical-unit-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-26T09:48:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-technical-unit-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-pilot-instructors-unit-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-26T09:37:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-pilot-instructors-unit-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Wichita Engineering Unit Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-wichita-engineering-unit-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-26T09:49:01-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-wichita-engineering-unit-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Surveys</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/surveys/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:23:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/surveys/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; October 10, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-october-10-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:09:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-october-10-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - October 10, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Wichita Technical &amp; Professional Unit Contract</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-wichita-technical-professional-unit-contract/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-26T09:49:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/speea-wichita-technical-professional-unit-contract/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Report Sexual Harassment</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/code-of-conduct/report-sexual-harassment/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:23:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/code-of-conduct/report-sexual-harassment/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW Council Meeting &#8211; Live! from Portland</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw-council-meeting-live-from-portland/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:06:41-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw-council-meeting-live-from-portland/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Bargaining Process &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-bargaining-process-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:06:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-bargaining-process-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Open Enrollment &#8211; Auburn</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/open-enrollment-auburn/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:07:06-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/open-enrollment-auburn/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Advanced Self Defense Seminar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/advanced-self-defense-seminar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:07:18-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/advanced-self-defense-seminar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Advanced self defense - Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 to 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-1125/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:07:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-1125/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>October is Area Rep Recognition Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/october-is-area-rep-recognition-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:15:58-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/october-is-area-rep-recognition-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-118 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Remember your right to union representation</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/remember-your-right-to-union-representation/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:16:50-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/remember-your-right-to-union-representation/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-110 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA-Spirit salary charts online soon</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-spirit-salary-charts-online-soon/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:17:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-spirit-salary-charts-online-soon/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-116 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Veteran&#8217;s Day Parade</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/veterans-day-parade/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:17:53-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/veterans-day-parade/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the NPC Employee Relations survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-npc-employee-relations-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:18:21-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-npc-employee-relations-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-106 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>MW MAC SPEEA Fall Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-fall-picnic-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:21:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-fall-picnic-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Countdown to Contract 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/october-is-area-rep-recognition-month-clone/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:30:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/october-is-area-rep-recognition-month-clone/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-120 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Free Movie night &#8211; Pride</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/free-movie-night-pride/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:30:59-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/free-movie-night-pride/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Meet your WTPU bargaining team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/meet-your-wtpu-bargaining-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:31:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/meet-your-wtpu-bargaining-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-107 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:23:28-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Second NPC survey covers child care, telecommuting and more</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/second-npc-survey-covers-child-care-telecommuting-and-more/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T09:20:32-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/second-npc-survey-covers-child-care-telecommuting-and-more/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[With the Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) survey on Workforce issues now closed, we are ready for your input on Employee Relations issues in the Northwest Prof and Tech contracts. This new survey seeks your opinions on issues related to child care, safety shoes, virtual work/telecommuting, Technical Excellence and the Ed Wells Partnership. To have your [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Open Enrollment &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/open-enrollment-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:07:51-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/open-enrollment-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Nov. 4, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Portrait Day</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/portrait-day/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:32:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/portrait-day/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-114 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof/Tech Partial-day absences</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-partial-day-absences-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:33:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-tech-partial-day-absences-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-111 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Self Defense Seminar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/self-defense-seminar-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:33:42-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/self-defense-seminar-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Advanced self defense - Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 to 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Boeing Open Enrollment &#8211; Nov. 3-21</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/boeing-open-enrollment-nov-3-21/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:34:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/boeing-open-enrollment-nov-3-21/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-108 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Save the date &#8211; SPEEA Santa day</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:34:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/save-the-date-speea-santa-day/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Dec. 6 - Everett, Saturday Dec. 13 - Tukwila]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Seattle</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-clone/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:08:02-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-clone/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:08:16-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Everett Site Assembly</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:08:28-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/everett-site-assembly/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee, Hot Chocolate &amp; Donuts &#8211; Plant 2</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-hot-chocolate-donuts-plant-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:08:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-hot-chocolate-donuts-plant-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 30, 10 to 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>PM Closeout &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/pm-closeout-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:09:09-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Oct 29, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Coffee &amp; Donuts &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-donuts-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:09:19-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Preparing for Negotiations &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:09:32-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Halloween Pumpkin Decorating</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/halloween-pumpkin-decorating-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:35:04-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>National Disability Employment Awareness Month &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/national-disability-employment-awareness-month-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:09:58-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 16, 11 to 11:40 a.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Overtime Lunchtime Meeting &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/overtime-lunchtime-meeting-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:10:56-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Ed Wells</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/ed-wells/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-13T10:11:23-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/ed-wells/</guid>
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				<title>Retention</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/retention/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:20:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/retention/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Salary Charts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-05T13:06:46-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/salary-chart/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Dues</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/speea-dues/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T13:13:01-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/speea-dues/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Preparing for Negotiations &#8211; Plant 2</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/preparing-for-negotiations-plant-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:11:07-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:11:20-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 11, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Pizza Feed &#8211; Plant 2</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-pizza-feed-plant-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:11:32-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Technical Unit Council Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-technical-unit-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-13T12:08:57-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-technical-unit-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; At-Large Remote Assignments</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-at-large-remote-assignments/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-19T15:35:31-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-at-large-remote-assignments/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Utah</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-utah/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:53:08-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-utah/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Thompson</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-thompson/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:52:57-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-thompson/</guid>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-renton/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-25T13:35:00-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Plant II</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-plant-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:52:35-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-plant-2/</guid>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Oregon</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-oregon/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T11:17:22-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Moses Lake</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-moses-lake/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:52:03-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Kent</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-kent/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:51:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-kent/</guid>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Frederickson / JBLM</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-frederickson-jblm/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:51:43-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Facilities / SHEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-facilities-shea/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:45:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-facilities-shea/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; Towers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-towers/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-25T13:37:26-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; IRC</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-irc/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:50:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-irc/</guid>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; Harbour Pointe, Harbour Pointe Warehouse</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-harbour-pointe/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T11:19:26-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; Flat Tops</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-flat-tops/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-13T16:29:52-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; Flightline/Delivery Center</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-flightline-delivery-center/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:50:36-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; Factory</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-factory/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:50:16-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; ESRC/Outliers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-esrc-outliers/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:47:54-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; EMC/Butler</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-emc-butler/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T11:18:37-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Everett &#8211; BOMARC</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-everett-bomarc/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-21T09:12:11-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Developmental Center (DC) / Duwamish</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-developmental-center-dc-duwamish/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-15T11:21:09-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; California</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-california/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:47:16-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Auburn</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-auburn/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:47:04-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Wichita</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/council-roster-wichita/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-27T11:00:37-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Designated Alternate Council Rep</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/designated-alternate-council-rep-form/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T10:59:39-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Area Rep Petition</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/area-reps/area-rep-petition/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-23T12:40:07-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Rep Training Manual &#8211; Midwest</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-training-manual-midwest/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T10:55:11-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Rep Training Manual &#8211; Northwest</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/council-rep-training-manual-northwest/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-20T11:41:40-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Council Roster &#8211; Pilot/Instructor</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/pilot-instructor-council-roster/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T08:52:25-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Hall Use Agreement</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/contact-us/hall-use-agreement/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:01:01-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Requests for SPEEA visibility items</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:00:49-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Executive Board Committee Assignments</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/executive-board-committee-assignments/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-20T13:57:53-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Executive Board Policy and Procedure Manual</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/executive-board-policy-and-procedure-manual/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:01:47-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Midwest Policy and Procedure Manual</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/governing-documents/midwest-policy-and-procedure-manual/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:02:03-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Midwest By-Laws</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:04:38-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Northwest Policy and Procedure Manual</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:02:33-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Northwest By-Laws</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:04:50-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>SPEEA Policy and Procedure Manual</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:03:19-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>SPEEA By-Laws</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:05:01-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>SPEEA Constitution</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/governing-documents/speea-constitution/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T11:04:08-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>SPEEA Edwards Palmdale</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/edwards-palmdale/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-19T14:20:36-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Retirement Benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/benefits/retirement/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-14T14:41:09-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/benefits/retirement/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Medical and Dental Benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/benefits/medical-dental/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-04T08:34:30-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/benefits/medical-dental/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>History and Affiliations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/history-and-affiliations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-08T08:53:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/history-and-affiliations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Mission and Goals</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/mission-and-goals/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-11T09:07:19-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/mission-and-goals/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/committees/northwest-committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-28T13:25:09-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/committees/northwest-committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Midwest Committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/committees/midwest-committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:28:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/committees/midwest-committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/committees/speea-committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T14:00:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/committees/speea-committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Area Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/area-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-25T14:01:19-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/area-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Professional Unit Council Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-professional-unit-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-13T12:06:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-professional-unit-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Aerospace Job Opportunities</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/aerospace-job-opportunities/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-30T16:07:41-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/aerospace-job-opportunities/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Vacancies</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/councils/vacancies/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-21T09:03:08-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/councils/vacancies/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-pilot-instructors-unit-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-15T12:30:10-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-pilot-instructors-unit-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Portrait Day &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/portrait-day-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:12:03-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/portrait-day-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Oct. 7, 3 to 5:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Survey Discussion with Coffee &amp; Donuts &#8211; Plant 2</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/survey-discussion-with-coffee-donuts-plant-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:12:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/survey-discussion-with-coffee-donuts-plant-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Oct. 7, 9 to 10 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>MW MAC SPEEA Fall Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-fall-picnic/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:12:25-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-fall-picnic/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Self Defense Seminar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/self-defense-seminar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:12:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/self-defense-seminar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Intro to self defense - Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 to 4 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Code of Conduct</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/code-of-conduct/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T14:30:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/code-of-conduct/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Midwest Region Council Representatives</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-wichita-unit-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-27T11:57:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/speea-wichita-unit-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:17:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; September 12, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-september-12-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:10:01-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-september-12-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - September 12, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-024 &#8211; WAC CLUW Convention Budget Motion</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-024-wac-cluw-convention-budget-motion/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:47:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-024-wac-cluw-convention-budget-motion/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Sept. 11, 2025
It is moved that: that the Northwest Council approve sending two members to the CLUW Convention,
funded by transferring $5,200 from Line Item 2.5.4 “SIUW Summer School (4 members)” and $1,600 from Line Item 2.5.3 “CLUW National Executive Board (2 members)” to Line item 2.5.1 “CLUW Convention”, for a total of $6,800.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-023 &#8211; Distribution and Disbursement of STEM Funds</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-023-distribution-and-disbursement-of-stem-funds/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:48:03-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-023-distribution-and-disbursement-of-stem-funds/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Sept. 11, 2025
It is moved that: that the SPEEA NW Council distribute the allocated fund for 2025-2026 SPEEA STEM
Grant awards as shown in the attached spreadsheet.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the WTPU contract negotiations survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-wtpu-contract-negotiations-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-15T10:28:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-wtpu-contract-negotiations-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[If you’re a SPEEA-represented employee in the Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU), we need your input to prepare your SPEEA contract proposal! Our next contract will affect all of us. We need to hear from everyone to help us decide what to prioritize in negotiations. We will be developing our proposal throughout the fall [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) contract survey online until Oct. 3</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wichita-technical-and-professional-unit-wtpu-contract-survey-online-until-oct-3/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:26:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wichita-technical-and-professional-unit-wtpu-contract-survey-online-until-oct-3/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[WICHITA – The Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) recently launched a survey to determine contract priorities for WTPU-represented employees. Input from the survey will help the WTPU Negotiation Team members develop a contract proposal they will bring to the table with company leaders later this year. The contract expires Jan. 31, 2026. If you’re [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Training</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/training/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-09T14:19:20-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/training/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Taking Time Off &#8211; Portland</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/taking-time-off-portland/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:12:50-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/taking-time-off-portland/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Reign FC Discount Tickets</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/reign-fc-discount-tickets/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:35:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/reign-fc-discount-tickets/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Sunday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Seattle</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:13:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-spiu/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-25T14:04:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-spiu/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:13:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Frederickson Hotdog Event</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/frederickson-hotdog-event/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:22:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/frederickson-hotdog-event/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Coffee and Donuts with SPEEA &#8211; Renton</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:22:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/coffee-and-donuts-with-speea-renton/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, Sept. 22, 9 to 11 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Date correction for Northwest NPC Workforce Town Hall</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/date-correction-for-northwest-npc-workforce-town-hall/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:37:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/date-correction-for-northwest-npc-workforce-town-hall/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September Spotlite The correct date for the Northwest Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) Workforce Town Hall is Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The print version of the September SPEEA Spotlite listed the wrong date. For those interested in attending, click here to register if you haven’t already. The Town Hall will feature NPC [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:23:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Apply for Prof/Tech Negotiation Team Nominating Committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/apply-for-prof-tech-negotiation-team-nominating-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:36:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/apply-for-prof-tech-negotiation-team-nominating-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-101: Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Take the NPC Workforce survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/take-the-npc-workforce-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:36:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/take-the-npc-workforce-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-103: Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU Negotiation Process</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiation-process/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:37:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/wtpu-negotiation-process/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-091 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Join the WTPU Contract Action Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-the-wtpu-contract-action-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:37:46-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-the-wtpu-contract-action-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/hispanic-latin-heritage-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:39:22-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/hispanic-latin-heritage-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-099: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Halloween Pumpkin Decorating</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/halloween-pumpkin-decorating/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:39:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/halloween-pumpkin-decorating/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>MW MAC SPEEA Member Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-member-picnic/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:40:25-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/mw-mac-speea-member-picnic/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Magic: The Gathering Free Draft Tournament</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/magic-the-gathering-free-draft-tournament/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:41:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/magic-the-gathering-free-draft-tournament/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, September 19, 6 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Spirit Salary Charts online early October</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-spirit-salary-charts-online-early-october/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:41:32-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-spirit-salary-charts-online-early-october/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-098 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Update your &#8220;work space&#8221; in Workday</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/update-your-work-space-in-workday/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:41:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/update-your-work-space-in-workday/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-094: Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Why sign up for SPEEA home email and text?</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/why-sign-up-for-speea-home-email-and-text/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:42:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/why-sign-up-for-speea-home-email-and-text/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-092: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Red polo shirts for purchase</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/red-polo-shirts-for-purchase/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:42:25-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/red-polo-shirts-for-purchase/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-093: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:22:32-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech contract survey on outsourcing, PM and more</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-contract-survey-on-outsourcing-pm-and-more/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T09:20:50-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-contract-survey-on-outsourcing-pm-and-more/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Members of the Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) have been working hard to roll out four contract surveys in four months related to negotiations with Boeing. Each survey will focus on different aspects of the contract. All SPEEA-represented Profs and Techs are encouraged to take all four surveys to make sure your voice is a part [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-022 &#8211; NW Tech BUC Expand Ability to Join Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-022-nw-tech-buc-expand-ability-to-join-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:55:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-022-nw-tech-buc-expand-ability-to-join-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved that: The Northwest Technical Bargaining Unit Council Approves amending the Technical Bargaining Unit Governance to update the requirements as follows and update the petition form accordingly.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-021 &#8211; NW Prof BUC Expand Ability to Join Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-021-nw-prof-buc-expand-ability-to-join-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:55:54-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-021-nw-prof-buc-expand-ability-to-join-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof BUC - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved:  The Northwest Professional Bargaining Unit Council Approves amending the Professional Bargaining Unit Governance to update the requirements as follows and update the petition form accordingly.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-020 &#8211; NW Tech BUC Direction to Interim Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-020-nw-tech-buc-direction-to-interim-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:56:03-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-020-nw-tech-buc-direction-to-interim-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Tech BUC - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved: that the Executive Board is directed that it is the intent of the BUC that no contract extensions will be considered prior to three months of contract expiration, and the extension should not exceed 6 months and to coordinate such actions with the negotiation team.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-019 &#8211; NW Prof BUC Direction to Interim Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-019-nw-prof-buc-direction-to-interim-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:56:12-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-019-nw-prof-buc-direction-to-interim-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof BUC - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved: that the Executive Board is directed that it is the intent of the BUC that no contract extensions will be considered prior to three months of contract expiration, and the extension should not exceed 6 months and to coordinate such actions with the negotiation team.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-018 &#8211; WAC Self-Defense Class Funding</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-018-wac-self-defense-class-funding/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:52:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-018-wac-self-defense-class-funding/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved that: The Northwest Council Officers on behalf of the Women’s Advocacy Committee (WAC) requests the NW Council reallocate funds from the fiscal 2026 NW Council budget as follows.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-017 &#8211; SPEEA Labor Delegate Attendance at the 2025 OR AFL-CIO Labor Council Convention</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-017-speea-labor-delegate-attendance-at-the-2025-or-afl-cio-labor-council-convention/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:53:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-017-speea-labor-delegate-attendance-at-the-2025-or-afl-cio-labor-council-convention/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Aug. 14, 2025
It is moved that: THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL APPROVES REQUESTING UNANTICIPATED FUNDING FOR UP TO TWO SPEEA LABOR DELEGATES TO ATTEND THE OREGON AFL-CIO 2025 CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER 4-6 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,200 EACH.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Ice cream social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ice-cream-social-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:22:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ice-cream-social-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Auburn Hot Dog Event</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/auburn-hot-dog-event/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:22:55-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/auburn-hot-dog-event/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to noon]]></description>
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				<title>Current Negotiations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/current-negotiations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T12:00:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/current-negotiations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Professional Unit &amp; Technical Unit</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-prof-tech/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-02T16:10:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-prof-tech/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Wichita Engineering Unit</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-weu/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T14:06:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-weu/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Wichita Technical &#038; Professional Unit</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-wtpu/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-09T09:05:19-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/speea-wtpu/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Apply for nominating committee for negotiation team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/apply-for-nominating-committee-for-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T09:20:59-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/apply-for-nominating-committee-for-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[If you are Northwest SPEEA member interested in the Prof or Tech negotiations next year, but don’t plan to apply for the Negotiation Team, consider applying for the nominating committee. Deadline to apply:&nbsp;5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22 This committee reviews applications, interviews candidates and verifies qualifications prior to submitting nominees to the Prof and Tech [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; August 15, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-august-15-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:10:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-august-15-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - August 15, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newly elected WTPU negotiations team – CAT kickoff</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newly-elected-wtpu-negotiations-team-cat-kickoff/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T09:21:43-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newly-elected-wtpu-negotiations-team-cat-kickoff/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) Council Reps just elected members to serve on the WTPU Negotiation Team. The team: Now is the time to become a dues-paying member of SPEEA SPEEA membership impacts negotiations success. Paying dues is making an investment in your union to ensure we have the strength and resources to [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Approved Council Motions</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/councils/approved-council-motions/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:52:56-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/councils/approved-council-motions/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Contracts</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T09:20:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/contracts/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Midwest Calendar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-events/midwest-calendar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-17T11:15:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-events/midwest-calendar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Calendar</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-events/northwest-calendar/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-17T11:16:59-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-events/northwest-calendar/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-06T15:16:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Home</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-26T10:22:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA supports IAM 837 strike at Boeing Defense</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-supports-iam-837-strike-at-boeing-defense/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:26:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-supports-iam-837-strike-at-boeing-defense/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[St. Louis area ST. LOUIS – IAM District Lodge 837 members at Boeing Defense factories in and around St. Louis voted to strike on Aug. 3, in what is that union’s first strike in almost 30 years. The strike involves 3,200 workers who primarily fabricate parts and assemble military aircraft, including F-15 and F/A-18 fighters, [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Mail-order pharmacy change for Boeing plans</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mail-order-pharmacy-change-for-boeing-plans/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T09:40:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/mail-order-pharmacy-change-for-boeing-plans/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[As of Aug. 1, Boeing’s mail-order pharmacy switched from Walgreens to CVS. Specialty Pharmacy is also transitioning. Employees who have received prescriptions from Walgreens in the past year should have already received a mailing from Boeing explaining some of the details of the change. The Boeing drug list is not changing – the prescription coverage [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletters</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/latest-news/newsletters/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-21T08:49:28-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/latest-news/newsletters/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Locations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/contact-us/locations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-06T09:51:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/contact-us/locations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Upcoming Events</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-events/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-11-20T14:21:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-events/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Leadership</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T12:30:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/leadership/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Forms Petitions &amp; Delineations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/forms/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-21T12:51:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/forms/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Labor Day Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-089-labor-day-picnic/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:42:42-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-089-labor-day-picnic/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Become an Area Rep</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-085-become-an-area-rep/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:43:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-085-become-an-area-rep/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-085: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Reign FC Discount Tickets</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-081-reign-fc-discount-tickets/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:44:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-081-reign-fc-discount-tickets/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW Recognition Award Nominations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-084-nw-recognition-award-nominations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:44:57-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-084-nw-recognition-award-nominations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-084 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Union Night at the Mariners</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-079-union-night-at-the-mariners/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:45:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-079-union-night-at-the-mariners/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Aug. 22, at 7:10 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech Overtime</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-083-prof-and-tech-overtime/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:45:56-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-083-prof-and-tech-overtime/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-083 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>IAM 751 Steel and Wheel Car Show</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-082-iam-751-steel-and-wheel-car-show/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:46:15-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-082-iam-751-steel-and-wheel-car-show/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Labor Day Holiday Overtime</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-078-labor-day-holiday-overtime/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:46:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-078-labor-day-holiday-overtime/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-078 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NPC Survey Schedule</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-077-npc-survey-schedule/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:47:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-077-npc-survey-schedule/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-077 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:26:00-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Race 4 Freedom</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-087-race-4-freedom/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:47:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-087-race-4-freedom/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Night at the ballpark</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-080-speea-night-at-the-ballpark/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-27T11:47:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-080-speea-night-at-the-ballpark/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:05 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Labor Day Celebration</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-088-labor-day-celebration/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:23:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-088-labor-day-celebration/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Aug. 30, Noon to 4 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>WTPU CAT Kickoff</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bbn-25-086-wtpu-cat-kickoff/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:23:55-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bbn-25-086-wtpu-cat-kickoff/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Summer fun and solidarity</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/summer-fun-and-solidarity/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-09T15:33:12-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/summer-fun-and-solidarity/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Unions aren’t all business! Put on a SPEEA shirt and join us for some fun activities in the coming weeks, co-sponsored by SPEEA and other labor organizations.]]></description>
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				<title>Nominate a Northwest member for leadership award</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nominate-a-northwest-member-for-leadership-award/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:26:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nominate-a-northwest-member-for-leadership-award/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Know a Northwest SPEEA member who stands out for their involvement in SPEEA? Help the Northwest Council recognize their efforts by nominating them for a recognition award. Submit your nominations for any of the award categories below to amberm@speea.org by Sept. 5. Include your contact information and specific examples/details that illustrate why your nominee deserves [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; July 18 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-july-18-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:10:29-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-july-18-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Check out our newsletter &#8211; come up with intro text as needed.]]></description>
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				<title>Laid-off SPEEA members recalled at Boeing</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/laid-off-speea-members-recalled-at-boeing/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:26:58-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[More than 140 laid-off SPEEA members have been recalled by Boeing through a provision in our union contracts that gives SPEEA members priority in the hiring process. The union members started returning to work in July, and there has been a steady increase in the number recalled in recent weeks. In some cases, SPEEA staff [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-016 -Extension of Training Requirements</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-016-pre-submitted-new-business-extension-of-training-requirements/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:53:55-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-016-pre-submitted-new-business-extension-of-training-requirements/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - July 10, 2025
IT IS MOVED: THE SPEEA NW Regional Council extends the deadline for completing their annual mandatory grievance handling course to four months from being seated, September 8, 2025, for the following NW Regional Council Delegates.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA efforts help bring back 58 laid-off employees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-efforts-help-bring-back-58-laid-off-employees/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:27:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-efforts-help-bring-back-58-laid-off-employees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA was recently able to achieve an agreement requiring a return to employment of 58 individuals who were laid off earlier this year. In addition to their jobs, they were also made whole for lost wages and benefits. And the returned employees will have the layoff removed from their employment record. The layoffs were part [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:26:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2025]]></description>
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				<title>Executive Board meetings &#8211; Members welcome!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/executive-board-meetings-members-welcome/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:34:08-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/executive-board-meetings-members-welcome/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-069 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Council STEM Grant deadline</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/northwest-council-stem-grant-deadline/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:33:30-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/northwest-council-stem-grant-deadline/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN#: 25-070 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-4/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:31:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-everett-4/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-065 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA no-host social &#8211; Seattle</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:29:52-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-no-host-social-seattle-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Union Night at the Mariners</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/union-night-at-the-mariners/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:26:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/union-night-at-the-mariners/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, Aug. 22, 7:10 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Union Solidarity Night at the Ballpark</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/union-solidarity-night-at-the-ballpark/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:24:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/union-solidarity-night-at-the-ballpark/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Aug. 7, 7:05 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Rattlesnake Ledge &#8211; Hike with newer hires</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/rattlesnake-ledge-hike-with-newer-hires/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:24:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/rattlesnake-ledge-hike-with-newer-hires/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Annual Summer Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-annual-summer-picnic/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:24:25-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-annual-summer-picnic/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, July 12, 4 to 8 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA-Spirit Raises</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-spirit-raises/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:00:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-spirit-raises/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-071 Midwest]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Night at the ball park</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-night-at-the-ball-park/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T11:01:10-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-night-at-the-ball-park/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:05 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Car Show</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/car-show/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T12:24:39-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/car-show/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; June 20 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-june-20-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:10:45-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-june-20-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Check out our newsletter &#8211; come up with intro text as needed.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-015 &#8211; NW Prof BUC Delegation of Authority over Survey Data to NPC Chairs for internal NPC Usage</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-015-nw-prof-buc-delegation-of-authority-over-survey-data-to-npc-chairs-for-internal-npc-usage/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:56:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-015-nw-prof-buc-delegation-of-authority-over-survey-data-to-npc-chairs-for-internal-npc-usage/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Prof BUC - June 12, 2025
It is moved that:the Negotiation Preparation Committee Officers are authorized to fully utilize and share survey data for internal Negotiation Preparation Committee usage as is deemed necessary.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-013 &#8211; AMENDED Revision of NW Prof Bargaining Unit Governance FULL</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-013-amended-revision-of-nw-prof-bargaining-unit-governance-full/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:57:31-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-013-amended-revision-of-nw-prof-bargaining-unit-governance-full/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Prof BUC - June 12, 2025
It is moved: The Northwest Professional Bargaining Unit Council approves the proposed revisions of Professional Bargaining Unit Governance as is shown in the attached redline document and summarized below.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-012 &#8211; NW Tech BUC Delegation of Authority over Survey Data to NPC Chairs for internal NPC Usage</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-012-nw-tech-buc-delegation-of-authority-over-survey-data-to-npc-chairs-for-internal-npc-usage/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:57:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-012-nw-tech-buc-delegation-of-authority-over-survey-data-to-npc-chairs-for-internal-npc-usage/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Tech BUC - June 12, 2025
It is moved that: the Negotiation Preparation Committee Officers are authorized to fully utilize and share survey data for internal Negotiation Preparation Committee usage as is deemed necessary.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-010 &#8211; Revision of NW Tech Bargaining Unit Governance motion FULL</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-010-revision-of-nw-tech-bargaining-unit-governance-motion-full/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T13:57:48-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-010-revision-of-nw-tech-bargaining-unit-governance-motion-full/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Tech BUC - June 12, 2025
It is moved that: The Northwest Technical Bargaining Unit Council approves the proposed revisions of Technical Bargaining Unit Governance as is shown in the attached redline document and summarized below.]]></description>
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				<title>Bill signing for UI for striking workers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bill-signing-for-ui-for-striking-workers/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:27:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bill-signing-for-ui-for-striking-workers/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB: 5041 into law May 19. SPEEA members attended the bill signing in Olympia with dozens of other bill supporters, including other labor unions. SPEEA members worked to help the bill pass through the state House and Senate. Shown above from left: SPEEA Legislative Director Brandon Anderson, Council Reps [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Labor Board rules in favor with SPEEA, requiring Boeing to post ruling</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/labor-board-rules-in-favor-with-speea-requiring-boeing-to-post-ruling/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:27:23-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ordered Boeing to post a ruling in favor of SPEEA over an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge. SPEEA filed the ULP when Boeing delayed responding to a formal (Article 10) information request regarding questions about Boeing’s current policies and procedures regarding workplace health and safety. Boeing provided the [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Payday Calendars</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T10:31:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/payday-calendars/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Legislative Advocacy</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/legislative-advocacy/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T12:57:20-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/legislative-advocacy/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Layoff Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T15:21:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/layoff-information/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Career Information</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/career-information/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-08-04T17:19:50-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/career-information/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Benefits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/benefits/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T09:56:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/benefits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Bargaining Units</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/bargaining-units/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-13T15:00:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/bargaining-units/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Membership Applications</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T12:35:46-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/membership-applications/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Officers</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/councils/council-officers/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-29T15:38:29-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/councils/council-officers/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Forging stronger relationships at SPEEA Council Convention &amp; Leadership Conference</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/forging-stronger-relationships-at-speea-council-convention-leadership-conference/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:30:15-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/forging-stronger-relationships-at-speea-council-convention-leadership-conference/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[About 140 SPEEA Council Reps from multiple states, officers and allies from IFPTE locals and other labor unions (shown above) came together for the annual SPEEA Council Convention and Leadership Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was “Forging Stronger Relationships, Building a Brighter Future.” At the convention on May 30, SPEEA Council Reps conducted [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Northwest Negotiation Prep Committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/northwest-negotiation-prep-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T15:55:20-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/northwest-negotiation-prep-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The Northwest Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) is a group of SPEEA members working with staff to set the stage for the Prof and Tech Negotiation Teams. The committee members work on gathering members’ input and raising awareness about the issues and the negotiation process. Plan to attend If you’re a Northwest SPEEA member interested in [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:27:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Visit the Holocaust (Shoah) Center for Humanity</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/visit-the-holocaust-shoah-center-for-humanity/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T13:21:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/visit-the-holocaust-shoah-center-for-humanity/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-060 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Clothing Drive for YWCA Working Wardrobe</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/clothing-drive-for-ywca-working-wardrobe/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T13:19:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/clothing-drive-for-ywca-working-wardrobe/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-061 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Annual Summer Picnic</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-annual-summer-picnic-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T13:17:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-annual-summer-picnic-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-057 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Retention ratings effective June 9</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/retention-ratings-effective-june-9/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T13:15:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/retention-ratings-effective-june-9/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-052 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA ACE Networking Night</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-ace-networking-night/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:21:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-ace-networking-night/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, June 12, 5 to 7 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Scratch or Hacker, SPEEA&#8217;s fore you!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/scratch-or-hacker-speeas-fore-you/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:21:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/scratch-or-hacker-speeas-fore-you/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday, June 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Day at Sedgwick County Zoo</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-day-at-sedgwick-county-zoo/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:21:38-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-day-at-sedgwick-county-zoo/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Car Show</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/car-show-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:33:18-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/car-show-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description>
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				<title>Seeking members to apply for WTPU Negotiation Team</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/seeking-members-to-apply-for-wtpu-negotiation-team/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:33:52-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/seeking-members-to-apply-for-wtpu-negotiation-team/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-053 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Connect with SPEEA on social media!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/connect-with-speea-on-social-media/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:34:03-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/connect-with-speea-on-social-media/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-062 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA stands with PRIDE</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-stands-with-pride/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:34:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-stands-with-pride/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-056 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>New terms for Area Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/new-terms-for-area-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:34:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/new-terms-for-area-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-051 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M25-009 &#8211; Increasing the CR-AR Meal Allowance</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-009-increasing-the-cr-ar-meal-allowance/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:55:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-009-increasing-the-cr-ar-meal-allowance/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - May 30, 2025
It is moved that: SPEEA raise the CR/AR lunch cost limit from $15/person to $20/person.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; May 23, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-may-23-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:11:10-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-may-23-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - May 23, 2025]]></description>
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				<title>Constitutional Committees</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/constitutional-committees/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-14T08:35:23-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/leadership/constitutional-committees/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board Meeting Minutes</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/executive-board-meeting-minutes/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-30T11:54:29-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/executive-board-meeting-minutes/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Your Right to Representation</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/your-rights/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-14T13:23:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/your-rights/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Blog</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/blog/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-01T10:37:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/blog/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>404 Page</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/404-page/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T11:53:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/404-page/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:28:16-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spirit open enrollment May 5-16</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spirit-open-enrollment-may-5-16/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:34:38-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spirit-open-enrollment-may-5-16/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-043 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof and Tech salary charts online early May</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-salary-charts-online-early-may/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:34:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-and-tech-salary-charts-online-early-may/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-048 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW Council Stem Grant Review Committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw-council-stem-grant-review-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw-council-stem-grant-review-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-045 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Memorial Day &#8211; Holiday overtime voluntary</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/memorial-day-holiday-overtime-voluntary/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:08-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/memorial-day-holiday-overtime-voluntary/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-044 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Stamp Out Hunger</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/stamp-out-hunger/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/stamp-out-hunger/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-050 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA and regional committees &#8211; Join a committee!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-and-regional-committees-join-a-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-and-regional-committees-join-a-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-049 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/may-is-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:43-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/may-is-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-047 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Apply for IFPTE college scholarship</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/apply-for-ifpte-college-scholarship/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:35:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/apply-for-ifpte-college-scholarship/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-046 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-008 &#8211; NW Recognition Banquet</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-008-nw-recognition-banquet/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:07:37-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-008-nw-recognition-banquet/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - April 11, 2025
It is moved that: The MAC requests the NW Council support a Recognition Banquet, in conjunction with the “NW Union Spirit Award,” with funds not to exceed $20,000.  The Recognition Banquet will be held every September, except for the year 2025, when it will be held in October to allow adequate time to decide the NW Union Spirit Award.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-007 &#8211; NW Union Spirit Award</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-007-nw-union-spirit-award/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:24:32-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-007-nw-union-spirit-award/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - April 11, 2025
It is moved that: The MAC requests the NW Governing Documents Committee add the “NW Union Spirit Award” to the NW Policy and Procedure Manual.  It is anticipated this award will be similar to the SPEEA Stephen Pezzini, H.O.P.E. award.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW25-006 &#8211; Waiver for Northwest Council Representative</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-006-waiver-for-northwest-council-representative/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:20:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-006-waiver-for-northwest-council-representative/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - April 11, 2025
It is moved that: THE NW COUNCIL WAIVES THE CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD OFFICE PER THE SPEEA CONSTITUTION SECTION 2.3.2 FOR BRIAN STEARNS DUE TO AN APPROVED SHORT-TERM LEAVE OF ABSENCE.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-005 &#8211; Reactivation of Association with Oregon AFL-CIO Labor Council</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-005-reactivation-of-association-with-oregon-afl-cio-labor-council/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:10:05-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - April 11, 2025
It is moved that: THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL APPROVES REACTIVATING THE ASSOCIATION WITH OREGON AFL-CIO LABOR COUNCIL WITH AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $1.15 PER MEMBER AND REQUESTS THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FUND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 DONATION INCLUDING THE TWO MONTH FEE FOR REACTIVATION.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; April 11, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-april-11-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:11:55-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-april-11-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - April 11, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:28:29-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>The Great Spring Cookie Bakeoff</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/the-great-spring-cookie-bakeoff/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:21:52-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/the-great-spring-cookie-bakeoff/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA-Spirit open enrollment May 5-16</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-spirit-open-enrollment-may-5-16/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:36:43-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-spirit-open-enrollment-may-5-16/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-042 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Update your &#8220;work space&#8221; in Workday</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/update-your-work-space-in-workday-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:36:55-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/update-your-work-space-in-workday-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-041 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Mandatory OT limits</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/mandatory-ot-limits/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:37:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/mandatory-ot-limits/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-033 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Clothing Drive for YWCA Working Wardrobe</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/clothing-drive-for-ywca-working-wardrobe-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:37:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/clothing-drive-for-ywca-working-wardrobe-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-032 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>IFPTE college scholarship application due May 15</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ifpte-college-scholarship-application-due-may-15/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:37:59-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ifpte-college-scholarship-application-due-may-15/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-036 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Workers Memorial Day &#8211; April 28, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/workers-memorial-day-april-28-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:38:16-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/workers-memorial-day-april-28-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-035 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Run for SPEEA Teller</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/run-for-speea-teller/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:38:33-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/run-for-speea-teller/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-040 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Rep petition results online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-rep-petition-results-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:38:52-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-rep-petition-results-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-038 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Congratulations 2025-2027 SPEEA Executive Board Regional VPs</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/congratulations-2025-2027-speea-executive-board-regional-vps/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:39:16-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/congratulations-2025-2027-speea-executive-board-regional-vps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-037 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Remember your right to union representation</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/remember-your-right-to-union-representation-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:39:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/remember-your-right-to-union-representation-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-031 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Apply for NW Council STEM grant</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/apply-for-nw-council-stem-grant/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:30:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/apply-for-nw-council-stem-grant/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 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 [&hellip;]]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>How to financially prepare for Prof and Tech negotiations in 2026</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/how-to-financially-prepare-for-prof-and-tech-negotiations-in-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:38:42-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/how-to-financially-prepare-for-prof-and-tech-negotiations-in-2026/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[For those who would like to better prepare for a lockout or strike, SPEEA published a series of “Spotlite” articles detailing the steps to take now to financially prepare for 2026 contract negotiations. Click on article links Video SPEEA also published a video webinar called “Contract Prep,” which covers the same three steps that can [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>M25-004 &#8211; SPEEA Fiscal Year 2026 Budget</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-004-speea-fiscal-year-2026-budget/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:30:16-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - March 13, 2025
It is moved that: THE SPEEA COUNCIL CONCURS WITH THE SPEEA FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; March 14, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-march-14-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:12:45-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-march-14-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - March 14, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Bingo</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:40:25-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, March 15, 1 to 3:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Prof &amp; Tech Negotiation Process</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-negotiation-process/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:41:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-tech-negotiation-process/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-023 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Profs &amp; Techs &#8211; Contract Negotiations Survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/profs-techs-contract-negotiations-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:41:28-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/profs-techs-contract-negotiations-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-027 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>No-host SPEEA Social &#8211; Everett</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/no-host-speea-social-everett/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:42:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/no-host-speea-social-everett/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-029 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Portland SPEEA Happy Hour</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/portland-speea-happy-hour/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:42:33-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/portland-speea-happy-hour/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 19, 4 to 6 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board Election &#8211; Northwest Regional VP</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/executive-board-election-northwest-regional-vp/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:42:58-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/executive-board-election-northwest-regional-vp/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-026 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Run for Council Rep &#8211; All districts, all seats</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/run-for-council-rep-all-districts-all-seats/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:25:12-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/run-for-council-rep-all-districts-all-seats/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-024 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Women&#8217;s History Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/womens-history-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:23:41-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/womens-history-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-028 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA online store open for business</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-online-store-open-for-business/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:22:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-online-store-open-for-business/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-022 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:28:45-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; February 28, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-february-28-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:12:58-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-february-28-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - February 28, 2025]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-003 &#8211; Support Universal Healthcare</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-003-support-universal-healthcare/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:36:10-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-003-support-universal-healthcare/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - Feb. 12, 2025
It is moved that: THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE BETTER HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES, INCREASE HEALTHCARE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO WORKERS, AND REDUCE THE BURDEN OF HEALTHCARE COSTS ON SPEEA MEMBERSHIP AND THE WORKFORCE AT LARGE. SPEEA WILL PROMOTE SUCH POLICIES IN OUR MESSAGING.]]></description>
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				<title>NW25-002 &#8211; Support SB 5233 and HB 1445</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw25-002-support-sb-5233-and-hb-1445/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:39:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw25-002-support-sb-5233-and-hb-1445/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[NW Council - Feb. 12, 2025
It is moved that: THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE BETTER HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES, INCREASE HEALTHCARE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO WORKERS, AND REDUCE THE BURDEN OF HEALTHCARE COSTS ON SPEEA MEMBERSHIP AND THE WORKFORCE AT LARGE. SPEEA WILL PROMOTE SUCH POLICIES IN OUR MESSAGING.]]></description>
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				<title>Get Involved</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/get-involved/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T12:37:47-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/get-involved/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Council Meeting Agendas</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/councils/council-meeting-agendas/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-24T08:51:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/councils/council-meeting-agendas/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Governing Documents</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/governing-documents/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-27T15:52:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/governing-documents/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Find Council Rep</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-13T10:18:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/council-reps/find-my-cr/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Bulletin Board Notices</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/latest-news/bulletin-board-notices/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-06-01T10:26:54-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/latest-news/bulletin-board-notices/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Contact Us</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/contact-us/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-23T15:43:35-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/contact-us/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite Magazine</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/latest-news/spotlite/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T10:47:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/latest-news/spotlite/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Latest News</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/latest-news/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T11:48:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/latest-news/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Profs and Techs  |  Take the negotiations survey</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw-npc-survey/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-11T16:06:38-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw-npc-survey/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Prof and Tech members are taking the SPEEA Negotiation Prep Committee (NPC) survey to give their input on priorities for contract negotiations in 2026. The survey answers will be confidential. The results will be discussed internally with NPC and SPEEA contract administrators to determine key areas to focus on upcoming surveys later this year. [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA mourns those lost on Flight 5342</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-mourns-those-lost-on-flight-5342/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-12-02T09:30:30-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The IFPTE family is mourning the loss of the 67 passengers, crew, and military personnel who perished in the tragic collision of Flight 5342 and a Blackhawk helicopter on Wednesday night at the Washington National Airport. The devastating accident impacted families and communities across the globe, including Wichita, Kansas and Washington, DC where IFPTE members [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA meeting with Boeing CEO</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-meeting-with-boeing-ceo/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T14:45:44-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA’s Executive Board met today (Feb. 7) with Boeing CEO&nbsp;Kelly Ortberg,&nbsp;Howard McKenzie, executive vice president and chief engineer, and&nbsp;David Loffing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) vice president and chief engineer. “We discussed matters of mutual concern and agreed to continue the dialogue going forward,” said SPEEA President&nbsp;John Dimas. Shown here, from left:&nbsp;David Loffing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Join Us</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-12T12:33:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Councils</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/councils/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-20T10:11:49-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/councils/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Member Center</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/member-center/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-17T12:30:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/member-center/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Executive Board</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-20T15:34:09-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/leadership/executive-board/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; February 14, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-february-14-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:13:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-february-14-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - February 14, 2025]]></description>
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				<title>Staff Directory</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/staff-directory/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-08T08:37:38-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/staff-directory/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA 101</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-101/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:22:18-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-101/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Monday, Feb. 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Tukwila, Monday, Feb. 17, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Everett]]></description>
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				<title>Prof/Tech &#8211; Partial-day absences</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/prof-tech-partial-day-absences/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:30:56-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/prof-tech-partial-day-absences/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-018: Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>See what you can learn from ACE</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/see-what-you-can-learn-from-ace/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:32:01-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/see-what-you-can-learn-from-ace/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-018: Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>IFPTE Scholarship</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ifpte-scholarship/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:33:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ifpte-scholarship/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-020: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Run for Council Rep</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/run-for-council-rep/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:34:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/run-for-council-rep/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-019: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA is on Bluesky!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-is-on-bluesky/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:35:28-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-is-on-bluesky/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-015: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Executive Board Midwest VP</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-midwest-vp/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:36:42-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-midwest-vp/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-013: Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Engineers Week &#8211; Feb. 16-22</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/engineers-week-feb-16-22/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:37:41-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/engineers-week-feb-16-22/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-012: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Executive Board Northwest VP Candidates</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-northwest-vp-candidates/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-10T10:38:29-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-northwest-vp-candidates/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-021: Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Celebrate Black History Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/celebrate-black-history-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:46:46-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/celebrate-black-history-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN# 25-011: All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Bingo</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:22:30-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/st-patricks-day-bingo/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Saturday, March 15, 1 to 3:30 p.m.]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:28:59-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; January 31, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-january-31-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:13:27-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-january-31-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - January 31, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>M25-001 &#8211; Proposed FY2026 SPEEA Council Budget</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/m25-001-proposed-fy2026-speea-council-budget/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-23T11:42:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/m25-001-proposed-fy2026-speea-council-budget/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA Council - March 13, 2025
It is moved that: THE SPEEA COUNCIL CONCURS WITH THE SPEEA FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; January 17, 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-january-17-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:13:48-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-january-17-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - January 17, 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2025</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2025/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:29:11-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2025/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2025]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Join Us! SPEEA MW Young Professionals No-host socials</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/join-us-speea-mw-young-professionals-no-host-socials/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:59:33-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/join-us-speea-mw-young-professionals-no-host-socials/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-008 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW Council guest night</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw-council-guest-night-feb-12/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-12T14:22:45-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw-council-guest-night-feb-12/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m. dinner, 5:30 p.m. meeting]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Become an ACE mentor</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/become-an-ace-mentor/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:37:36-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/become-an-ace-mentor/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-120 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Celebrate with Ed Wells Bingo</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/celebrate-with-ed-wells-bingo/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:54:07-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/celebrate-with-ed-wells-bingo/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-007 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Ed Wells Partnership Leadership Team openings</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ed-wells-partnership-leadership-team-openings/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:53:04-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ed-wells-partnership-leadership-team-openings/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-005 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Profs &amp; Techs &#8211; Seeking data on layoff issues</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-profs-techs-seeking-data-on-layoff-issues/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:51:43-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-profs-techs-seeking-data-on-layoff-issues/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-120 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/remembering-martin-luther-king-jr/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:50:28-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/remembering-martin-luther-king-jr/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-001 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Executive Board &#8211; Seeking candidates</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-seeking-candidates/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:37:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-executive-board-seeking-candidates/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-004 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Whistleblower Protection for Employees in the Aviation Industry</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/whistleblower-protection-for-employees-in-the-aviation-industry/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:47:33-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/whistleblower-protection-for-employees-in-the-aviation-industry/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-011 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Member Portal</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-member-portal/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:45:45-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-member-portal/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-009 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>H.O.P.E. Award Nominations</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/h-o-p-e-award-nominations/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:36:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/h-o-p-e-award-nominations/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-010 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Judicial Review Committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/judicial-review-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-14T14:43:00-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/judicial-review-committee/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #25-012 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW24-024R &#8211; Proposed FY2026 Budget for Northwest Region Council</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-024r-proposed-fy2026-budget-for-northwest-region-council/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:57:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw24-024r-proposed-fy2026-budget-for-northwest-region-council/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Dec. 12, 2024
It is moved that: that the Northwest Council approve the proposed FY2026 Northwest Council budget and submit the proposed budget to the SPEEA Executive Board for consideration and incorporation into the SPEEA budget.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; December 6, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-december-6-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:14:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-december-6-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - December 6]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>2025 Mentoring program</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2025-mentoring-program/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:38:56-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2025-mentoring-program/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-114 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Run for SPEEA Regional Vice President</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/run-for-speea-regional-vice-president/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:34:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/run-for-speea-regional-vice-president/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-116 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Nominate a volunteer for the SPEEA H.O.P.E. award</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nominate-a-volunteer-for-the-speea-hope-award/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:35:53-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nominate-a-volunteer-for-the-speea-hope-award/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-117 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>2025 Payday calendars online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2025-payday-calendars-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:35:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2025-payday-calendars-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-113 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Winter Break Dec. 24 &#8211; Jan. 1</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/winter-break-dec-24-jan-1-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:28:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/winter-break-dec-24-jan-1-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-112 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:29:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2024]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Engineers at Spirit AeroSystems accept contract offer</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-engineers-at-spirit-aerosystems-accept-contract-offer/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T14:42:16-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-engineers-at-spirit-aerosystems-accept-contract-offer/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Nov. 25, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MEDIA CONTACT: Bryan Corliss, (425) 327-3512 WICHITA, Kan., &#8212; The amount of money available for raises for engineers at Spirit AeroSystems will increase by at least 23%, including the promotional fund, over the next four years, after unionized engineers at the company accepted the company’s contract offer. [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; November 15, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-november-15-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:14:30-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-november-15-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - November 15]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Tentative Agreement for WEU contract offer</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/tentative-agreement-for-weu-contract-offer/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T15:26:16-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/tentative-agreement-for-weu-contract-offer/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-111 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Member Portal</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-member-portal-2/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T15:20:14-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-member-portal-2/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-110 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA supports STEM opportunities</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-supports-stem-opportunities/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T15:26:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-supports-stem-opportunities/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-108 Midwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA/Boeing Layoffs Q+A</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-boeing-layoffs-qa/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T15:18:52-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-boeing-layoffs-qa/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-109 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Are you a veteran, or a supporter?</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/are-you-a-veteran-or-a-supporter/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:56:56-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/are-you-a-veteran-or-a-supporter/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-107 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Ed Wells 2025 catalog is online</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/ed-wells-2025-catalog-is-online/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:55:04-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/ed-wells-2025-catalog-is-online/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-106 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>No Council Rep? Step up!</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/no-council-rep-step-up/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:53:44-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/no-council-rep-step-up/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-105 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>2025 Open Enrollment &#8211; Nov. 1 &#8211; 22</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/2025-open-enrollment-nov-1-22/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:49:32-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/2025-open-enrollment-nov-1-22/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-104 Northwest]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>SPEEA Santa Day &#8211; Free photos with Santa</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-santa-day-free-photos-with-santa/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:49:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-santa-day-free-photos-with-santa/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-103 Puget Sound]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Native American Heritage Month</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/native-american-heritage-month/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:43:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/native-american-heritage-month/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[BBN: #24-102 All]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:29:40-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2024]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Newsletter &#8211; October 11, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-october-11-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:14:51-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-october-11-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - October 11]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:30:03-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2024]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Fact Finding Email</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/fact-finding-email/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-22T14:50:24-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/fact-finding-email/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Receive a fact finding email? Remember your Right to Representation]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>About SPEEA</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/about-speea/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-02-08T16:33:36-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/about-speea/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>NW24-019 &#8211; Labor Council Endorsements and Positions</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-019-labor-council-endorsements-and-positions/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:58:16-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw24-019-labor-council-endorsements-and-positions/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Sept. 12, 2024
It is moved that: In order to advance the interests of SPEEA Members within the broader labor movement and to build the political power necessary to win strong union contracts, the northwest council supports labor councils to recommend candidates and ballot issues that support labor and amends the Northwest Council’s Policy &amp; Procedure Section V, Subsection A with the following addition:]]></description>
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				<title>NW24-018 &#8211; Endorse Everett Deserves a Raise Initiative/Living Wage Support</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-018-endorse-everett-deserves-a-raise-initiative-living-wage-support/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:58:32-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw24-018-endorse-everett-deserves-a-raise-initiative-living-wage-support/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Sept. 12, 2024
It is moved that: It is the NW Council supports a working-class living wage and initiatives for living wage standards. SPEEA will promote this initiative in our messaging.]]></description>
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				<title>NW24-017 &#8211; Distribution and Disbursement of STEM Funds</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-017-distribution-and-disbursement-of-stem-funds/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-03T13:11:28-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/nw24-017-distribution-and-disbursement-of-stem-funds/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Sept. 12, 2024
It is moved: that the SPEEA NW Council distribute the allocated fund for 2024-2025 SPEEA STEM Grant awards as shown in the attached spreadsheet.]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; September 13, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-september-13-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:15:06-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-september-13-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - September 13]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:30:31-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[September 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; August 16, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-august-16-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:15:21-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - August 16, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>NW24-016 &#8211; NW WAC FY2025 Budget Adjustment 2.5.3 to 2.5.4 &#8211; New Business</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-016-nw-wac-fy2025-budget-adjustment-2-5-3-to-2-5-4-new-business/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:59:05-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Aug. 8, 2024
It is moved that: Since the allotted funds for the SIUW Summer School for the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget will not be used, and in order to cover the increased cost of the Self Defense Seminars offered by Strategic Living.]]></description>
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				<title>NW24-015 &#8211; Northwest Council’s Governing Documents Committee</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-015-northwest-councils-governing-documents-committee/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:57:29-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - Aug. 8, 2024
It is moved that: It is moved THE NORTHWEST COUNCIL uses the chat feature during hybrid or virtual Northwest Council Meetings subject to the following rules:]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; August 2, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-august-2-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:15:40-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - August 2, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:30:44-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[August 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; July 19, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-july-19-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:15:54-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - July 19, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>NW24-014 &#8211; NW Regional Council Extension of Training Requirements</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/nw24-014-nw-regional-council-extension-of-training-requirements/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T10:59:25-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Northwest Council - July 11, 2024
It is moved that: THE SPEEA NW Regional Council excuses the following NW Regional Council Delegates from attending this year&#039;s SPEEA Refresher Training/Leadership Conference and grants them a 4 month extension from the anniversary of elections.]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:31:04-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[July 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; June 21, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-june-21-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:16:18-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - June 21, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; June 7, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-june-7-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:16:32-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - June 7, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:31:18-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; May 24, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-may-24-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:16:45-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-may-24-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - May 24, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; May 10, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-may-10-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:16:57-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-may-10-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - May 10, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:31:35-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; April 12, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-april-12-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:17:26-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - April 12, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:32:02-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; March 29, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-march-29-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:17:39-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-march-29-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - March 29, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; March 15, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-march-15-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:17:55-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-march-15-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - March 15, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:32:41-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; March 1, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-march-1-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:18:13-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-march-1-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - March 1, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; February 16, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-february-16-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:18:26-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-february-16-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - February 16, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; February 2, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-february-2-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:18:38-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - February 2, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:32:55-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; January 19, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-january-19-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:18:53-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-january-19-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - January 19, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; January 5, 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-january-5-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:19:07-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-january-5-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - January 5, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2024</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2024/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:33:19-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2024/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; December 8, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-december-8-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T14:57:29-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-december-8-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - December 8]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:33:33-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; November 24, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-november-24-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:02:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-november-24-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - November 24]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; November 10, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-november-10-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:05:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/newsletter-november-10-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - November 10]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:33:50-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; October 27, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-october-27-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:07:44-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - October 27]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; October 13, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-october-13-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:10:29-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - October 13]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:34:08-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; September 29, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-september-29-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:12:39-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - September 29]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-04T11:34:26-08:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[September 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; September 1, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-september-1-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:14:34-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - September 1]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; August 18, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-august-18-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:17:23-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - August 18]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; August 4, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-august-4-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:19:36-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - August 4]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:05:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; July 21, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-july-21-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:24:09-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - July 21]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; July 7, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-july-7-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:26:35-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - July 7]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:05:40-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Newsletter &#8211; June 23, 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/newsletter-june-23-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T15:39:18-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Newsletter - June 21, 2024]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:05:48-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:05:06-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2023]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-20T14:09:46-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T09:27:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T10:12:39-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2023</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2023/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T10:40:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2023/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2023]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:07:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:11:03-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:18:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:23:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:26:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:53:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T11:36:20-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T14:13:01-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T14:18:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T14:26:39-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2022]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-03-31T14:35:46-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2022]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2022</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2022/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T11:50:11-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2022/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2022]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:32:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:32:13-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:31:36-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:38:45-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:43:49-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:48:57-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T15:57:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T16:06:48-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-07T16:20:13-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T11:34:48-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2021]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Members at Boeing now have backup child/elder care</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/members-at-boeing-now-have-backup-child-elder-care/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-03T11:57:30-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[After working for more than a year, SPEEA reached an agreement with Boeing to provide our members backup child care and elder care. This gives SPEEA-represented employees access to alternative care when their own primary care is not available. SPEEA-represented employees can access the backup care for up to 25 days through the end of [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T11:39:05-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2021</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2021/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T11:49:54-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2021/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2021]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T12:45:46-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T12:55:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2020]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Build your network while working remotely</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/build-your-network-while-working-remotely/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-22T10:35:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/build-your-network-while-working-remotely/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T12:59:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2020]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:03:51-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:07:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:15:34-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:21:46-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:26:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:32:19-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2020]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:38:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:43:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2020]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2020</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2020/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T13:51:22-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2020/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2020]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T14:03:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2019]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T14:37:15-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2019]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T14:44:50-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2019]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T14:50:53-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2019]]></description>
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				<title>SPEEA Advantage handout for new hires</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/speea-advantage-handout-for-new-hires/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-22T10:36:18-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/speea-advantage-handout-for-new-hires/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T14:59:13-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Success for interns! SPEEA-represented interns may return to Educational Leave (ELOA)</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/success-for-interns-speea-represented-interns-may-return-to-educational-leave-eloa/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-10-31T14:43:32-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[SPEEA has corrected a Boeing error that resulted in the company terminating SPEEA-represented interns at the end of their internship in 2019 instead of allowing them to move to an Educational Leave Of Absence (ELOA). The success is the result of a grievance filed by SPEEA. Its resolution restores the option of returning to an [&hellip;]]]></description>
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				<title>Your Rights at Work</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/your-rights-at-work/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-01-28T09:35:12-08:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/your-rights-at-work/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Step 3 Grievance &#8211; Termination in Violation of Just Cause SPEEA/Boeing Technical Collective Bargaining Agreement</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/step-3-grievance-termination-in-violation-of-just-cause-speea-boeing-technical-collective-bargaining-agreement/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-15T10:30:54-07:00</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Instructions for Interns</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/instructions-for-interns/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-15T10:28:26-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/instructions-for-interns/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:05:06-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2019]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:11:27-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2019]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:16:31-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:22:51-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:28:24-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; February 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:33:17-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-february-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[February 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2019</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2019/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T15:47:21-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2019/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2019]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T16:03:13-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2018]]></description>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-23T16:11:35-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[November 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Tips for recruiting Area Reps</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/tips-for-recruiting-area-reps/</link>
				<pubDate>2025-09-22T11:28:11-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/tips-for-recruiting-area-reps/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T13:28:51-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-october-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[October 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T13:35:06-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-september-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[September 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T13:43:42-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-august-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[August 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T14:09:48-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-july-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[July 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T15:39:23-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[June 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T15:44:08-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-may-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[May 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T15:51:47-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-april-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[April 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T15:57:14-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-march-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[March 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2018</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2018/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-24T16:12:44-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-january-2018/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[January 2018]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2017</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2017/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-04-30T14:24:37-07:00</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">https://speea.org/spotlite-december-2017/</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[December 2017]]></description>
			</item><item>
				<title>Spotlite &#8211; November 2017</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-november-2017/</link>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; October 2017</title>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; September 2017</title>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-04-30T14:19:30-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2017</title>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-04-30T14:52:17-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-04-30T15:39:19-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; April 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-04-30T15:45:58-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; March 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-01T12:45:42-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; January 2017</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-01T13:26:40-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; December 2016</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T09:40:02-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T12:12:06-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T14:01:05-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T14:08:05-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; August 2016</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T14:15:40-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; July 2016</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T14:27:14-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; June 2016</title>
				<link>https://speea.org/spotlite-june-2016/</link>
				<pubDate>2026-05-14T15:25:52-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Spotlite &#8211; May 2016</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T15:42:50-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T16:00:07-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-14T16:07:25-07:00</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-20T15:24:54-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Recruiting Volunteers</title>
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				<pubDate>2025-09-22T10:35:22-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Setting up email distribution lists</title>
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				<pubDate>2025-09-22T11:03:40-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>New hire talking points</title>
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				<pubDate>2025-09-22T11:24:14-07:00</pubDate>
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				<title>Tips for identifying leaders</title>
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				<pubDate>2025-09-22T11:12:24-07:00</pubDate>
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