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Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) Bargaining Unit Council officers The Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) Council Reps elected (from left) Tonya Sanders, Emily Forest and Ponolar (Evette) Washington to serve as Bargaining Unit Council officers (BUC). Forest is chair, Washington is vice chair and Sanders is secretary. The WTPU BUC planned to elect its SPEEA Negotiation Team Oct. 24, after this issue of Spotlite went to the printer. See story – P2.
Negotiations next steps – P2 Boeing open enrollment – P5-7 New office for CREATE – P8 Volume 63, Number 11, November 2019 ISSN 0194-8687 President Joel Funfar Executive Director Ray Goforth Executive Board Jimmie Mathis Treasurer Ryan Rule Secretary Mike Shea NW Regional VP Members are shown here at a lunchtime meeting Oct. 10 in Wichita. Council Reps for District S-18 hosted the meeting to Daniel Peters NW Regional VP help answer members’ questions about the process for contract negotiations. The contract doesn’t expire until January 2021, Dan Nowlin NW Regional VP but the Wichita Technical and Professional Unit (WTPU) Bargaining Unit Council voted to hold early negotiations with Keith Covert MW Regional VP Spirit AeroSystems. SPEEA Council Officers Tony Hickerson Chair Next steps in negotiations Michelle Cooper Treasurer Ben Blankley Secretary for two SPEEA bargaining units Midwest Regional Council Officers PEEA members and staff are preparing for place of the current contract. If no agreement is R Matthew Joyce Chair negotiations with Spirit AeroSystems and reached or is turned down by a vote of members, Chris Streckfus Treasurer SThe Boeing Company. When the SPEEA the existing contract remains in effect until it Emily Forest Secretary Negotiations Teams form, the members receive expires in January 2021. Northwest Regional Council Officers special training and work with staff. Members in the Midwest are attending lunch- James Raskob Chair Mike Arrington Treasurer Wichita Technical and time meetings to learn more about the process, ask questions and share their input. Doug Brazeal Secretary Professional Unit SPEEA Publications SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit The Wichita Technical and Professional Unit Bill Dugovich Communications Director (WTPU) Bargaining Unit Council (BUC) The SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit (SPIU) con- Lori Dupuis Graphic Designer/Web Developer planned to elect a negotiation team Oct. 24. tract with Boeing expires in March. Members Karen McLean Publications Editor of the bargaining unit are encouraged to apply Amber Musselman Communications Support A total of 12 applied to serve on the team after for the SPEEA Negotiation Team. [email protected] • www.speea.org attending an orientation session to learn more about the process and time commitment. Negotiation Team members help evaluate changes and updates needed to the existing published monthly by: If early negotiations result in a tentative agree- contract and work with SPEEA staff to prepare Society of Professional Engineering Employees ment with Spirit AeroSystems that is ratified by for and directly negotiate with Boeing. in Aerospace, IFPTE Local 2001, AFL-CIO, CLC a vote of members, the new contract takes the 15205 52nd Ave. S • Seattle, WA 98188 • 206-433-0991 Reproduction rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission. When permission is granted, Helping Other People Excel (HOPE) material must be used in context and credit given to the SPEEA SPOTLITE. Award nominations due Jan. 17 Original articles and feedback are solicited. Subscription rate: $2.00 per year. he SPEEA Council seeks nominations How to nominate $2.00 of the annual membership dues is paid as a for the next Stephen Pezzini Helping year’s subscription to the SPEEA SPOTLITE. Other People Excel (HOPE) award. This Email [email protected] by Friday, Jan. 17, with T your contact information, nominee’s contact infor- POSTMASTER: Address changes to: The SPEEA SPOTLITE, is one of SPEEA’s highest honors. mation and a description of why you are nomi- 15205 52nd Ave. S, Seattle WA 98188. This award honors the memory of an Everett nating this SPEEA member. Details regarding the Periodicals Postage Paid at Seattle, Washington Council Rep whose life was an inspiration member’s SPEEA and community involvement because of his service to union co-workers and are necessary. Information about how the person’s SEATTLE HALL his community. Stephen Pezzini died at age efforts made a difference is helpful. 15205 52nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98188 36 of cancer. SPEEA presented the first Pezzini M-Th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. award in 1997 in his memory. Apply for nomination committee Phone: 206-433-0991 • 1-800-325-0811 Award criteria Members can apply for the committee reviewing EVERETT HALL the nominations. If you are a SPEEA member 2414 106th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204 • A current dues-paying member in any interested in serving on this committee, send M-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SPEEA bargaining unit your name and contact information to terryh@ Phone: 425-355-2883 • 1-800-325-0811 speea.org by Jan. 17. • Gives time and eff ort to benefi t the WICHITA HALL general community 4621 E 47th St. S, Wichita, KS 67210 • Active in SPEEA ‘beyond expectations’ M-Th, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 316-682-0262 • 1-800-325-0811
2 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 President's Corner
Inequality – For only a penny By Joel Funfar SPEEA President
ncome inequality gets a lot of attention - .0598 inches. The average SPEEA member when SPEEA pressed The Boeing Company and today. Rightly so. The gap between the at retirement has between $1 and $2 million secured a retirement plan for members. That Ihighest and lowest paid in the workplace is in their VIP account, about 10 to 20 pennies, fight continues in every negotiation cycle and among the greatest it has ever been. That gap making their penny stack from half an inch to with every company where our members work. doesn’t end when you retire. It gets worse. about 1.2 inches high. Now, compare that to Companies want to reduce costs and put the Fidelity Investments – the holder of 16.2 mil- Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’ net worth of $110 billion. responsibility of funding retirement years on lion 401(k) accounts – recently reported the Bezos stack of pennies would be a whopping employees. SPEEA negotiators must constantly average 401(k) account balance at retirement 5,481 feet high. Wichita billionaire Charles remind them – sometimes very forcefully – that is $103,700. However, the median balance – Koch’s 50.5 billion would give him a stack of the value of the retirement benefit – whether in with half having more and have less – is just pennies 2,516 feet high. While less than half the a 401(k), lump sum, defined benefit or some $24,500. With savings so low, it’s clear Social height of Bezo’s, Koch’s stack is still twice the combination – must be maintained. The mech- Security is the major funding source for the height of the Eifel Tower, four times taller than anism for funding can change, but the value to majority of retirees. the Seattle Space Needle and 57 times higher the employee needs to be maintained. than Wichita’s Keeper of the Plains statue. Worries about inequality are nothing new. Retirement was not always an option. In 1880, Our nation’s founding fathers worried about Health care costs 78% of workers in the U.S. remained on the job inequality between the richest and poorest peo- after age 65. Today, about 18.6% work past age Often overlooked is the fact that even with 65. But that doesn’t mean things are heading in ple. Thomas Jefferson felt strongly that the rich Medicare, medical coverage in retirement eats should be taxed – including an estate tax – to the right direction because in 1985, only 10.4% up a substantial amount of income. What worked past 65. prevent an American nobility from forming. people generally think of as Medicare is really However, it took until 1898 before a federal just Medicare Part A, which only covers inpa- As aerospace professionals with better than estate tax was imposed. tient hospital care and other major expenses. average salaries and benefits, it might be easy However, Part A does not cover preventive care, to sit back and enjoy our good fortune. That’s a Untended economy supplies, routine services and the majority of mistake. We must remain vigilant and attuned Seattle’s Nick Hanauer – worth an estimated $1 prescription drugs. For that, you’ll need to buy to the problems brought on by wage and retire- billion – famously wrote about inequality a few additional coverage by purchasing a plan that ment inequality. We must keep our unions years back while advocating for the $15 an hour covers Medicare Part B and D. And don’t forget strong because the collective power of workers minimum wage. Hanauer wrote that economies to brush your teeth and eat your carrots because in a labor union is what brought us good salaries must be tended because they are not naturally fair none of those plans cover dental or eye care. and benefits. And, the difference between us or stable. Left untended, they give advantages to and the super-rich is more than the height of some and disadvantage others. Today’s inequality A recent estimate by HealthView Services found one or two or even 1,000 pennies. is arguably the worst it’s ever been. As Hanauer that an average 66-year-old couple can expect to said in his article, when a fix comes in situations spend about 50% of their Social Security check like ours, it’s generally bad for everyone. on healthcare costs. All total, that couple can expect to spend about $365,000 on healthcare Unions help level that playing field. But we still in retirement. Remember too, these costs are for have a long way to go. the average, relatively healthy, retirees. If you Gearing up for Executive Board offi cer elections .... 4 are diabetic or have another chronic ailment, Bill supports workers’ eff orts to gain a SPEEA members generally have much more voice at work ...... 4 saved at retirement than the Fidelity average. plan to spend more. Few changes for open enrollment in 2020 ...... 5 However, the inequality between average work- SPEEA contracts ers – even union members – is still outrageous. Health assessment requirement ...... 5 To illustrate the difference, assume the average Luckily, SPEEA members have a strong union Frequently asked questions...... 6 worker’s $100,000 retirement nest egg is the that has fought long and hard to help members in retirement. That hard work dates to 1953 Dental implants may be covered by thickness of a penny lying flat on the ground your medical plan...... 7 Plan reduces premium ...... 7 Boeing retirement lump Open house for new CREATE offi ce in Seal Beach ...8 SPEEA members lead the way for sum payout reminder fundraising eff ort ...... 9 Getting to know the new Midwest Tellers ...... 10 mployees interested in retiring and elect- benefits, an individual may terminate employ- Ed Wells: Seeking Tech representative ing the lump sum option from the Boeing ment and enroll in retiree medical before the on the Joint Policy Board ...... 11 ECompany Employee Retirement Plan end of the year and then commence pension Training and Events ...... 11 (BCERP) this year may want to delay commenc- benefits in January 2020. ing the payout option until 2020. SPEEA retirement seminar schedule ...... 12 For additional information, see page five of New Northwest Council committees launch ...... 12 The payout for pension lump sum is likely to be the September SPEEA Spotlite at www.speea. more by waiting, based on rates that determine org (drop-down menu: Communications/ the payout amount. Spotlite). INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND Since retiree medical and pension are separate TECHNICAL ENGINEERS
3 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 President, treasurer, secretary Gearing up for Executive Board officer elections PEEA will soon begin the process of pub- lishing candidate requirements and a peti- Stion to run for Executive Board president, treasurer and secretary. Look for the election details to be posted online at www.speea.org in early December. Candidate petitions will be due the end of January. Members will vote in March. About the Executive Board The seven-member board includes three officers and four regional vice presidents. They typically meet twice a month to oversee SPEEA activi- ties and monitor expenses while also working full-time as aerospace professionals in SPEEA Family event at SPEEA bargaining units. Meeting rooms at the SPEEA Puget Sound halls transformed into makeover studios as about 55 pumpkins became works For those who want to see more of what of art. The Northwest Membership Activities Committee (MAC) organized the event for members and their families Oct. the Executive Board does, a record of their 19. Parents brought their children to decorate pumpkins with paint, glue and glitter. The decorations also included eyes, actions is reported in the SPEEA Newsletter, noses, masks and other accessories for the non-carving event. Shown above, from left, Renton Area Rep Huy Huynh, Haley, online at www.speea.org (drop-down menu: 5, Huynh’s wife, Triana Pham, and Brady, 7. MAC members who helped include Emmanuel Domingo, Behyar Communications/SPEEA News). Goudarzian, Tony Hickerson and Gordon Yip. Check out more events on page 11.
Bill supports workers’ efforts to gain a voice at work PEEA joins IFPTE elected leaders, count- es in the workplace and Support workers’ right • Removing the gridlock less unions and more than 250 members of mandatory union-avoid- on negotiations by SCongress in supporting a bill that would ance meetings for man- to organize calling for mediation- restore and protect the workers’ rights to orga- agers. • Learn more about the bill – arbitration if bargaining nize and negotiate. www.afl cio.org takes longer than 90 IFPTE support days The bill is called the Protect the Right to • Find out if your lawmaker is a Organize (PRO) Act of 2019. IFPTE President Paul sponsor – www.congress.gov • Closing loopholes Shearon and IFPTE employers use to “For decades, employers have taken advantage of Secretary-Treasurer Matt • Urge your lawmakers to support misclassify workers weak labor laws and steadily eroded the right to Biggs sent a letter to U.S. S. 1306/H.R. 2474 if they are not as supervisors or organize,” said SPEEA President Joel Funfar. “The representatives as well to already a sponsor contractors PRO Act will restore balance and bring fairness to urge them to co- sponsor Not sure who your lawmaker is? a process that should be orderly and reasonable.” the bill soon after it was • Increasing penalties Go online to: against employers who “The PRO Act comes in response to decades introduced earlier this violate the National of intimidation, threats and retaliation against year. • Senate.gov Labor Relations Act workers trying to organize with their co-workers,” • House.gov “IFPTE strongly believes (NLRA) Funfar wrote to lawmakers when the bill was intro- this bill restores and pro- duced earlier this year. “At SPEEA, we have seen an tects workers’ rights to organize and collectively • Requiring employers to re-instate workers aggressive anti-union campaign when we organize bargain in their workplaces, and we urge you to who were fi red if there is an investigation in the aerospace industry. We know firsthand orga- co-sponsor the PRO Act if you haven’t already.” fi nding the termination was retaliatory nizing a union requires courage, determination and personal sacrifice.” IFPTE also signed a letter by the Economic • Eliminating right-to-work laws to ensure Policy Institute and National Employment Law everyone pays their fair share for union Direct impact Project to urge Congress to pass the PRO Act. representation This legislation if passed, could have a direct PRO Act at a glance In the U.S. Senate, the PRO Act, Senate Bill impact on aerospace professionals’ efforts to (S. 1306) has more than 40 sponsors. In the gain a voice at work at Boeing Seal Beach, Calif. If passed, the bill would restore workers’ rights by: House of Representatives, the PRO Act (H.R. Workers coming together as California Region • Providing a fair process for union recognition 2474) has at least 216 co-sponsors. The spon- Engineers and Technical Employees (CREATE) if the National Labor Relations Board sors include lawmakers from Washington state, have seen firsthand the anti-union tactics of a (NLRB) determines the employer illegally Kansas and California. company campaign, including 47 meetings with interfered with a union election employees, six-foot banners and video messag-
4 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Special Section: SPEEA/Boeing open enrollment Nov. 5-26 SPEEA Prof and Tech contracts Health assessment Few changes for open requirement ike the past three years, SPEEA mem- enrollment in 2020 bers and their covered spouses who do not complete the online health assess- By Jason Collete to your health care coverage. If you opt for L SPEEA Contract Administrator a different plan, changes take effect Jan. ment will be assessed a non-compliance fee and Benefits Coordinator 1, 2020. The good news is any change of $20 per month per person. This does not you make for this year is only locked in apply to dependents. pen enrollment, the time period each for a single year. If you’re unhappy with a Boeing encourages participation as a means year when employees can change change you made for 2020, you can make a for individuals to become more aware of their their medical plans, is Nov. 5 - 26 at change for the following year during open health-risk factors. Addressing them early is O enrollment for 2021. a way to potentially lower the health-care The Boeing Company. costs for the employee and the company. In When reviewing the annual open enroll- • Deadline for correcting mistakes – Even if you don’t change your benefits package, addition to raising awareness of potential ill- ment information from The Boeing Company, nesses, the lowered health-care costs directly keep the following in mind: you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail. You have a limited amount of time to affect the company’s bottom line because the • Routine changes – This is the only time request a correction. Make sure your home majority of medical plans are self-funded. of the year you can make routine changes address is correct in Worklife. The assessment is available through the Step by Step link on Boeing’s Worklife. Once you’ve located the health assessment link, Compare and choose a medical plan members are redirected to a Vida portal. Members have until the end of open enroll- Advantage+ – 0% premium contribution the plan. Premiums went up slightly this ment, Nov. 26, to complete the assessment. • Around half of SPEEA members are year to $31.78. Th is equa ls $381 a year. Biometric screening optional currently enrolled in this plan. For 2020, the Th ose covering themselves and a spouse or annual deductibles increase by $50/$100 and a child (or more than one child) will pay The SPEEA-Boeing contracts also reference Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution $763 per year. Anyone covering themselves, health screenings, but SPEEA members are again limits have increased by the same amount. plus a spouse and a child (or more than one not required to submit biometric data this year. child) will pay $1,144 per year. Th e percentage Boeing contributes to your Members can still receive screenings from the HSA remains the same. Select Network Plan – 12% premium onsite nurses, but no penalty will apply for • Anyone may be covered by the Advantage+ contribution noncompliance. plan. But not everyone is eligible to establish • Very few active SPEEA members are and fund the associated Health Savings enrolled in this plan. Th e Select Network Privacy Account (HSA). Ensure you understand the Plan has no network outside of the United As called out in the collective bargaining rules at www.healthequity.com/boeing. States and provides no out-of-network agreements, the health-assessment data is • Because the Advantage+ plan uses the exact benefi ts. Th e only non-network claims collected by a third party. This data is subject same network as the Traditional Medical covered are for emergency room visits. to the privacy laws of the Health Insurance Plan, the plans are very similar after the • When comparing the Select Network Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) annual deductible is met. One notable medical plan to the Advantage+ and at all times. Additionally, individual employ- exception is for families – all covered Traditional plans, don’t forget the annual ee assessment results shall not be disclosed to members share a deductible and Out-of- premiums required for Select Network. Boeing employees. Pocket (OOP) maximum. For example, the annual premiums for Traditional Medical Plan – 5% premium a family ($2,903) plus Boeing’s portion contribution of family HSA contribution ($1,400) is more than the entire Advantage+ family Changes to life • Just over 40% of SPEEA-represented deductible ($2,800) and 10% of the next Professional and Technical workers are $15,000 of in-network medical expenses. insurance and enrolled in the Traditional Medical Plan (TMP). Most who are eligible for HSA • Because of the high premiums, the lack disability accounts should weigh the TMP against the of non-network coverage and the service Advantage+ plan. area being limited to the United States, • Life insurance – Because of a recent the Select Network Plan does not make change, Boeing employees are not • Th is plan carries a $300 per person sense for most active employees. required to have supplemental life deductible and 10% medical coinsurance. insurance as a prerequisite for their After your deductible is satisfi ed, the more Kaiser Permanente – 12% premium spouses to have supplemental life. expensive your service, the more expensive contribution your 10% share becomes until that person • Kaiser is an HMO with a very limited • Disability – Th e Hartford bought Aetna's reaches their $2,000 OOP maximum. network. Similar to Select Network, long-term disability business. Th e SPEEA contract benefi ts will not change. Th is is • Employees covering themselves on the Kaiser has no out-of-network benefi ts. likely to improve members’ experience TMP are required to pay 5% of the cost of Th e only non-network claims covered by with this benefi t. Continued on page 6
5 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Special Section: SPEEA/Boeing open enrollment Nov. 5-26 Frequently asked questions Does the change to Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-union apply to SPEEA? No. SPEEA’s medical and benefit plans are negotiated through 2022. This is an example of the predictability and stability brought by work- ing under a collective bargaining agreement. How do the deductible, coinsurance and Out-Of-Pocket maximum work together? Below is an example of a $25,000 in-net- work hospitalization. This illustrates how the deductible, coinsurance and OOP maximum work together for an individual on the 2020 Traditional Medical Plan. Charged $25,000 Negotiated Discount $10,000 Compare and choose a medical plan Allowed Amount (#1 - #2) $15,000 Continued from page 5 Deductible $300 Kaiser are for emergency room visits. Next year brings an increased annual Remaining Allowable (#3 - #4) $14,700 benefi t to $2,500 for non-orthodontia In-Network Coinsurance (#5 x 10%) $1,470 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) care, which also makes this plan the Plan Paid Provider (#5 - #6) $13,230 Once you choose a medical and dental obvious choice. Note: PPO Network and Member Paid Provider (#4 + #6) $1,770 plan for 2020, estimate the amount of out- Premier Network dentists are prohibited of-pocket expenses you had this year and from billing you the diff erence between In this example, the member’s $300 deduct- consider enrolling in the FSA. Your entire the charged and the maximum allowable ible is satisfied and has also satisfied $1,770 of election is generally available the first day of the rate, known as “balance billing.” his/her in-network $2,000 OOP maximum. year, and if you leave mid-year, you do not have • DDWA Scheduled Dental Plan - Th e How much do I pay out of my to repay the amount you spent in excess of the Boeing Scheduled Dental Plan is paycheck for health care? sum of your elections. administered by DDWA. Th ere is still Up to $500 of your unused FSA can roll no network of providers, and covered The Advantage+ medical plan is free from over, so making at least a $500 election in the employees can use any licensed dentist in premium contributions. If you enroll in the FSA could be a good idea, depending on your the United States, but the reimbursable Traditional Medical Plan, employees will circumstances. fee schedule has not changed for contribute 5% of the cost. For those employ- approximately 20 years. ees whose coverage is with another plan, they If you sign up for the Advantage+ plan and are will contribute 12% of the cost of the plan eligible to make an HSA contribution, it may • DDWA Prepaid Dental - Th e Prepaid the employee chooses. The paycheck contri- be beneficial to contribute the maximum to Dental Plan is an HMO. Th is is a ‘buyer- butions are taken pre-tax from the first two your HSA before considering putting money beware’ plan, because SPEEA receives paychecks of the month. For example, the 5% in the FSA. more complaints on this plan than the other two plans combined. for the Traditional Medical Plan is $31.78 if Additionally, if you are enrolled in the you are covering yourself, $63.56 per month Advantage+ plan, the HSA and FSA work if you are covering yourself and a spouse or differently. Before satisfying your annual yourself and child(ren), or $95.34 per month Advantage+ deductible, the FSA cannot be used SPEEA-Boeing if you are covering your entire family. for anything the plan covers. What is the Supplemental Dental Plans open enrollment Savings Plan (SSP)? The SPEEA/Boeing Professional and Technical The SSP plan allows eligible individuals to contracts provide three dental plan options for webinar online defer their salary income-tax free after they represented employees in the Puget Sound have reached the 2020 "Annual Additions" or an overview of changes and tips on how region. All three are free from premium to choose the best medical and dental plan limit of $57,000. The "Annual Additions" contributions. limit includes all employee, employer match- Fduring open enrollment, see the webinar ing and employer non-matching 401k sav- • Dental Delta of Washington (DDWA) on the medical page at www.speea.org (drop- ings. Boeing sends a notice to you. If eligible, Preferred Dental - Th is is recommended down menu: Medical/Retirement). enroll between Nov. 5-26. Last year, 20% of for most SPEEA-represented employees. The webinar features the presentation given by eligible SPEEA-represented Boeing employ- For the highest benefi t, plan to use an SPEEA staff at workplace lunchtime meetings. ees enrolled in the SSP plan. in-network Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA) PPO dentist. Nationwide in- Look for a video coming soon to the retire- network coverage is available, using the ment page at www.speea.org (drop-down National Delta Dental PPO networks. menu: Medical/Retirement).
6 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Special Section: SPEEA/Boeing open enrollment Nov. 5-26 In-network plan comparison Preferred Partnership EE + Employee Only, ES = Employee & Spouse, EC = Employee and Child(ren), ESC = Employee, Spouse & Child(ren) Plan reduces Contributions - Standard Network Option Advantage+ Traditional Medical Plan Select Network Plan Premium contribution 0% 5% 12% premiums Monthly premiums EE $0.00 $31.78 $80.63 he Preferred Partnership network option Monthly premiums ES or EC $0.00 $63.56 $161.26 is a way for members to potentially Monthly premiums ESC $0.00 $95.34 $241.89 Treduce the out-of-pocket expenses. Boeing EE HSA contribution* $700 n/a n/a The option is available for the Advantage+, Boeing ES, EC or ESC HSA contribution* $1,400 n/a n/a Traditional Medical and Select Network Plan Provisions - Standard Network Option Advantage+ Traditional Medical Plan Select Network Plan plans. If selected, your entire network of Annual deductible $1,400 EE; $300 per individual, no more n/a providers is replaced with the University of $2,800 ES, EC or ESC than $900 per family Washington Accountable Care Organization Out-Of-Pocket (OOP) maximum $2,800 EE $2,000 per person, no more $6,850 per individual, (UW ACO). Find out which providers are $5,600 ES, EC, or ESC than $4,500 per family, $13,700 per family, www. medical only medical & Rx covered in the UW ACO online at speeahealthpartnership.com. Preventative care (USPSTF A & B) No cost No cost No cost Primary care 10% after deductible 10% after deductible $20 co-pay The limited network is one of the only down- Specialty care 10% after deductible 10% after deductible $25 co-pay sides with the Preferred Partnership network Emergency Room 10% after deductible 10% after deductible $75 co-pay option. While the Advantage+ plan and Hospital bills 10% after deductible 10% after deductible $250 if admitted Traditional Medical Plan cover non-network Tests 10% after deductible 10% after deductible $0 benefits, they are much costlier than if you stick Rx retail generic (G) 10% after deductible** 10% before ded ($5 - $25) $5 to providers who are in-network. The Select Rx retail brand name (B) 20% after deductible 20% before ded ($15 - $75) $25 Network has no out-of-network benefits. Rx retail non-formulary brand (NFB) 30% after deductible 30% before ded ($30 - no max) $40 Enhancements Rx Mail order (G / B / NFB) Same as retail $10 / $40 / $70 $10 / $40 / $70 Pharmacy OOP max Combined with $4,000 per individual, no Combined with medical A single enrollee in the Preferred Partnership medical more than $8,000 per family, network option with Select or Traditional Rx only receives a $30 monthly reduction in health- *Boeing HSA contributions are made lump sum in the fi rst paycheck of the year care premiums. The reduction is $60 a month **Certain preventive drugs are not subject to annual deductible for enrollees covering themselves and a spouse or child(ren). If you are covering yourself, spouse and child(ren), the monthly health-care premium is reduced by $90. Additionally, for Health Savings Accounts may be a those enrolled in the Advantage+ plan, Boeing will increase the HSA contributions to $1,120 good way to reduce costs for those for an individual or $2,240 for the family plan (i.e. 80% of the deductible). who are eligible In addition to saving on monthly premi- ums, this network option should provide an Health Savings Account (HSA) is a and vision). If you are “double covered” enhanced health-care experience with more tax-exempt account you set up with an by your spouse’s non-HDHP medical enhanced care coordination for complex issues AHSA custodian to reimburse yourself plan, you are not eligible to contribute to or multiple diagnoses. Additionally, when for certain medical expenses you incur. HSAs an HSA. the option is combined with the Traditional are individually owned (similar to an IRA), por- • If you are enrolled in Medicare, or if you Medical Plan or Select Network, primary care table if you change employers and are 100% can be claimed as a dependent on some- and generic drugs are free. On the Advantage+ vested at all times. one else's tax return, then you are not plan, primary care and generic drugs are free HSAs are commonly referred to as a “tri- eligible to contribute to an HSA. after the annual deductible is satisfied. ple-tax-advantaged” method to pay for health- HSA funds may be used for eligible medi- Limits outside of Puget Sound care expenses. Contributions are pre-tax, the cal expenses for you or any of your IRS tax funds can grow income-tax deferred, and if dependents, even if they are not covered by the The Preferred Partnership network option is funds are spent on eligible medical expenses, HDHP. The IRS determines which medical best suited for people living within the UW they are completely income-tax free. expenses qualify, but they include all the items ACO service area. People living outside the UW ACO service area, and those living inside Restrictions apply subject to the HDHP medical plan deductible, as well as dental and vision expenses. In addi- the service area but who have dependent chil- Not everyone is eligible to establish and con- tion to eligible medical expenses, HSA funds dren living outside the Puget Sound, will likely tribute to an HSA. There are many restric- may also be used to pay for Medicare Part B want to avoid this option because of the very tions. Some are listed below. premiums income-tax free. limited number of service providers available outside the Puget Sound area. However, for • An individual must be covered by a Learn more people who currently see UW providers and/or HSA-qualified High Deducible Health live inside the UW ACO service area and are Individuals interested in HSAs should read IRS Plan (HDHP). Boeing’s Advantage+ is a willing to see only providers in the Preferred Publication 969 and the material available on qualified HDHP. Partnership list, this option can reduce month- www.healthequity.com/boeing. • You may not have other health coverage ly premiums while potentially enhancing your except what is permitted (such as dental health care experience.
7 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Otniel Pavia, left, Randy Morgan and John Williams are shown above at the newly opened office of California Region Engineers and Technical Employees (CREATE) in Seal Beach. They joined dozens of activists, community members and employees wanting to learn more about having a voice at work when the office hosted an open house Oct. 9. Open house for new CREATE office in Seal Beach EAL BEACH, Calif. – Boeing profession- with the work of our pilots,” said ALPA President special Labor Day event at the Santa Ana Zoo. als seeking a voice in the workplace moved Joseph DePete in his letter. “We know that form- CREATE volunteers helped to greet the nearly Sinto a new office in Seal Beach last month. ing a union is not only about better wages, benefits 1,000 union members who brought their fam- and working conditions, but it is also about having ilies to celebrate the holiday. The new office, which includes a voice on the job.” meeting space, coincides with CREATE website growing momentum to orga- ALPA represents pilots working
CREATE’s website, www.create-speea.org, nize professionals working at September 25, 2019 for 35 U.S. and Canadian air-
California Region Engineers includes the letters of support, news updates Boeing in Southern California. & Technical Employees (CREATE) lines. This is the world’s largest c/o The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001) and testimonials from Seal Beach aerospace P.O. Box 2625 airline pilot union. Seal Beach, CA 90740 SPEEA Treasurer Jimmie professionals on why they want to have a voice Dear CREATE Members:
On behalf of more than 63,000 airline pilots in North America, I am writing in support of your Mathis attended the open ongoing union organizing campaign. As the largest pilots’ union in the world, ALPA stands in strong Another letter of support at work, including this testimonial from Luz solidarity with you as you seek to join your fellow engineering employees at Boeing represented by SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001. house Oct. 9 along with staff, came from the Professional Angel, Service Related Problem (SRP) lead. Your engineering and technical work for the Boeing Company is obviously directly intertwined with the work of our pilots. Like all of you, safety is also the top priority of our union. Just as the flying including Rich Plunkett, an public trusts our members to transport them and their packages around the world safely, we have Aviation Safety Specialists that same amount of trust in our fellow union members who build the planes that we fly. As you all know very well, we never take this trust for granted and are constantly promoting a risk-predictive “About five years ago, Boeing moved the support experienced negotiator, and approach to aviation safety and protecting the safety of the flying public. (PASS) representing 11,000
Here at ALPA we are fully supportive of workers who seek to organize a union. We know that center from Seattle to Seal Beach, and like many Matt Kempf, SPEEA’s senior forming and joining unions is not only about better wages, benefits and working conditions, but it is employees at the Federal also about having a voice on the job. This voice allows us to create a better and more inclusive workplace, stronger companies and more cohesive, more vibrant communities. of my peers, I followed the work down to SoCal. At director of compensation and Aviation Administration and Former AFL-CIO President, Samuel Gompers once said that, “Where trade unions are most firmly organized, there are the rights of the people most respected.” It is with that sentiment that ALPA extends to you our support for a successful organizing campaign. first, I didn’t think it would be that big of a differ- retirement. They answered Department of Defense. questions about the benefits of In solidarity, ence to be non-union at Boeing, but I was shocked
Joseph G. DePete “We need more professionals a union contract from employ- President, Air Line Pilots Association, International to see how management treated employees and how like you who the expectations differed.” ees wanting to learn more about PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTS Letters of support are shown here from 1200 G Street NW, Suite 750 • Washington, DC 20005 are willing to Telephone: (202) 293-7277 • Fax: (202) 293-7727 how the union works. unions representing 74,000 aerospace John Williams, an environ- professionals. See the full letters at www. join with your Founded 1977 October 4, 2019 mental remediation engi- The workers at Boeing Seal peers to form a California Region Engineers & create-speea.org. Technical Employees (CREATE) c/o The Society of Professional Engineering Employees neer/scientist, also shared Beach contacted SPEEA to help union to pro- in Aerospace (SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001) P.O. Box 2625 them form a union. The workers wanted to have mote and raise the standards Seal Beach, CA 90740 why he supports efforts to Dear CREATE Members:
As president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), AFL-CIO, I want you to gain a voice at work: a local identity and came up with CREATE of our shared professions,” said know we fully support your efforts to form a union. PASS represents 11,000 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Defense. Our members help maintain aviation equipment and certify aviation safety, and we work closely with Boeing (California Region Engineers and Technical PASS President Mike Perrone employees, including those represented by SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001, throughout the country. “I love my work and I love Our members understand the critical importance of holding their employer accountable while Employees) to represent all technical and pro- in a letter on behalf of PASS. also working in partnership on shared goals, such as promoting aviation safety and protecting the American flying public. PASS ensures that our members’ professional development and the working for Boeing. However, agency’s mission are not hindered by short-sighted goals and preferential treatment from fessional employees at the site. “In doing so, you will not only management that could compromise aviation safety. Gaining the ability to work with your colleagues to bargain a strong contract helps recruit and I’ve seen too many changes that retain the best employees. This in turn promotes aviation excellence and safety, which not only improve your own working con- benefits you, but the flying public as well. We need more professionals like you who are willing to join with your peers to form a union to promote and raise the standards of our shared concern me. I want a union at professions. In doing so, you will not only improve your own working conditions and benefits, 74,000 aerospace union peers ditions and benefits, but also for but also for future generations in the aviation industry. On behalf of the PASS Executive Board and all the employees we represent, I pledge our support Seal Beach for one simple rea- for your efforts to improve wages, benefits, working conditions and fair treatment in the In addition to a unanimous vote of support from future generations in the avia- workplace, as well as helping improve the aviation industry to which we are all committed. son. I want Boeing to be the the SPEEA Council, letters of support are com- tion industry.” In Solidarity, global, industrial champion we
Mike Perrone ing in from other professional aerospace unions PASS members install, maintain, National President talk about in staff meetings. The representing more than 74,000 professionals. support and certify air traffic company talks about ‘collabora- tion,’ but it can’t continue to be a one-way street. For example, the Air Line Pilots Association control and national defense equipment in the U.S. and abroad. PASS is affiliated with AFL-CIO. Establishing a union and negotiating a contract (ALPA), AFL-CIO, international union repre- creates a structure and processes for meaningful senting 63,000 members in the industry wrote a collaboration.” letter in support of CREATE’s organizing efforts. Orange County Labor Day event CREATE joined the Orange County Labor “Your engineering and technical work for The Federation (OCLF) and 15 other unions at a Boeing Company is obviously directly intertwined 8 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 SPEEA members lead the way for fundraising effort By Karen McLean Telling someone else’s story, that’s a success.” – there is not anything that you need that you SPEEA Publications Editor Growing up, Washington heard a lot of good can’t get,” from agencies funded by United Way. about unions from her father, a Machinists She also appreciates how United Way surveys ICHITA - Two SPEEA activists union shop steward who worked at Beech the agencies it supports every three years to are taking leadership roles in this Aircraft for 35 years. “I’m 150% pro-unions,” assess impact and need. W year’s United Way of the Plains she said. “Whenever United Way has something, I try fundraising campaign. Council Rep Ponolar to be involved,” said Cockrell, who served as (Evette) Washington serves as a Spirit Loaned When she started her aerospace career about 20-plus years ago, she worked as a mechanic Spirit Loaned Executive last year. “I’m just a Executive and Ronda Cockrell, Area Rep and big United Way girl.” IFPTE SPEEA-Area vice president, serves as and then a sealer for the bulkhead. After she president of the Good Neighbor Fund (GNF), transferred into the SPEEA Wichita Technical Cockrell joined GNF because of what she which supports United Way. and Professional (WTPU) bargaining unit learned about it when she became a member of in 2009, she joined the union. She serves as the Machinists’ union. She started her aerospace Spirit Loaned Executive WTPU Bargaining Unit Council Vice Chair. career about 20 years ago as a sealer and then transitioned about eight years ago into the Council Rep Ponolar She sees the connection between unions and United Way. SPEEA Wichita Technical and Professional (Evette) Washington Unit (WTPU). stepped into a role that “Without a strong union, you don’t have a has her running to 10 strong company. Without a strong company, She didn’t hesitate about joining the union. different meetings on you don’t have a strong community,” she said. Cockrell remembers her father’s strong union any given day. She’s on support when he belonged to the plumbers and the move for the United Unions are about unity, she said. “Your voice may pipefitters union. “He was always doing stuff Way as a Spirit Loaned be strong, but think of how much stronger you’d with the union,” she said, noting his attendance Executive representing be with even just five other people behind you?” at monthly union meetings and member picnics SPEEA. GNF board president with the families. She has been cleared During her time with GNF, Cockrell has served Area Rep Ronda many times a secretary, but this is her first term from her day job as a Ponolar (Evette) Cockrell, an engineering First Article Inspection Washington as president. In addition to her IFPTE VP role, technical specialist she also serves as IFPTE Central States secretary. (FAI) planner to work at Spirit, knows very with companies as big as Costco and Marriott well how the Good Cockrell noted the “great union involvement” and other companies and schools to share the Neighbor Fund (GNF) from SPEEA, the Machinists and the message about United Way. works because she’s been International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers “I thought my (Spirit) work duties were huge,” involved for about 20 (IBEW). “It’s amazing the number of union she said. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime, years. members who are so willing to help bring it all but there is a heavy load to make sure we reach together. It’s all about community, that is what But she remembers ties it all together.” our goal.” The Loaned Executive program when she first started, continues until early November. The United she didn’t know just Ronda Cockrell Spirit Paydays Way of the Plains set a goal of raising $13.1 Paid Holidays 2020 Council Meetings how important GNF is JANUARY FEBRUARY Week Sun MARCH Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 Week Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 1 million. 257 258 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 299 300 301 302 303 2 5 6 7 8 9 259 10 11 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 260 261 262 263 279 280 281 11 8 9 10 11 13 14 282 283 304 305 306 307 308 to the community. “It’s just amazing how many 3 12 13 14 Boeing15 16 Paydays 17 18 13 264 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 19 265 266 267 268 284 285 286 12 15 16 17 18 20 21 Paid Holidays 287 288 309 310 311 312 313 4 19 20 21 22 23 269 24 25 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Triumph Paydays 270 271 272 273 289 290 291 13 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Council Meetings 292 293 314 315 316 317 318 5 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 2020 Paid Holidays 274 275 276 277 278 9 26 27 28 29 14 29 30 31 294 295 296 297 298 JANUARY319 320 2020 Sun Mon Tues Council Meetings Wed For the United Way campaign, she received don’t see or don’t understand,” said Cockrell. “I Sat Thurs Fri FEBRUARY MARCH Sat Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sun Mon Sat Sun Mon 1 Tues Wed FEBRUARYWed Thurs Fri MARCH 2 3 Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues 5 6 7 4 Sun JANUARYThurs Fri Sat 2 APRIL3 4 MAY 5 6 Mon Tues Mon Tues Wed 1 Week1 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week Sun Mon 7 8 JUNE9 Wed Thurs Fri Sun 12 13 14 Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week Sun Mon Tues10Wed11Thurs Fri Sat 1 Sat 1 2 3 4 14 8 910111 2 3 4 12 13 14 2 3 1 2 3 6 7 8 321 322 18 1 2 15 1 5 4 5 4 4 5 19 323 21 343 23 16 217 3 4 6 6 7 56 9 11 2 3 18 20 19 20 363 364 36518366 3679 8 8 7 a week of training followed by a professional didn’t know either for a very long time.” 8 10 15155 166 17 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 21 10 11 9 10 11 6 7 13 14 15 324 325 19 5 6 7 8 9 22 23 11 12 13 12 13 5 11 12 326 327 328 344 345 346 347 24 7 8 924 2510 12 13 14 18 910 25 26 27 28 348 368 369 370 371 16372 17 18 15 15 14 16 17 162212 2313 24 14 15 16 26 27 28 16 17 18 13 14 15 20 21 22 329 17 18 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 29 30 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 12 18 19 330 331 332 333 349 350 351 25 14 15 1631 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 16 17 30 31 352 353 373 374 375 376 23377 22 23 21 22 29 17 2919 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 19 20 27 28 334 24 25 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 27 28 26 27 25 26 335 336 337 338 354 355 356 26 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 28 31 23 24 357 358 378 379 380 381 382 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 18 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 28 26 339 340 341 342 22 26 27 29 30 28 29 30 critique of her presentation skills by Wichita 359 360 361 362 APRIL27 Sun 383 384 Mon Tues JUNE Fri Sat 23 31 Wed Thurs Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat MAY MAY Sat Sun Mon Sun Mon Tues That’s why she and others on the board, elected Wed Thurs Fri 1 Wed Thurs Mon Tues 5 6 2 Fri APRIL Sat Sun 2 3 4 3 4 Sat Sun JUNE Tues Wed Thurs Fri 2 1JULY AUGUST5 6 Mon Tues Sun Mon 1 Week 78SEPTEMBER Wed Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 13 Week 9 10 Thurs Fri 11 12 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week Sun Mon Tues 11Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 Sat 1 2 3 4 9 7 8 910 3 12 13 14 3 4 1 State University professors. She credits her 6 7 8 27 1 2 4 31 15 5 6 23 3 4 5 385 38618 19 20 1 36 16 17 181 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 428 429 43010431 11 7 8 5 6 7 14 15 1628 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 12 13 14 9 10 11 11 12 13 387 388 389 25 26 27 32 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 7 24 10 12 13 18 10 24390 391 407 408 409 410 411 37 8 259 11 12 15 16 by GNF donors, go out during the annual 16 17 21 22 23 26 432 433 43417 18435 14 15 14 15 21 22 23 12 27 28 19 20 21 16 17 18 12 13 19 20 29 13 14 15 16 17 18 33 9 10 11 12 13 29 30 22 19 17 18 392 393 394 395 396 412 14 15 38 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 23 20 23 24 25 28 29 30 413 414 415 416 436 437 438 24 25 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 19 20 23 439 440 26 27 28 24 25 26 24 25 26 30 21 22 24 25 34 16 17 18 19 20 21 29 30 397 398 399 400 401 417 418 22 39 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 27 SPEEA involvement, especially as a Council 29 419 420 421 441 442 443 44431 28 26 27 28 26 445 29 30 31 31 27 28 29 30 31 35 23 24 25 26 27 402 403 404 405 406 422 28 29JULY 40 27 28 29 30 423 424 425Sun 426Mon 446 447 448 Sat Tues Wed United Way pledge drive to make presentations SEPTEMBERWed Thurs Fri 36 30 31 Thurs Fri Tues AUGUST Sun Mon 427 Sat Sun AUGUSTThurs Fri Sat Mon Tues Mon Tues Wed 3 5 1 Wed Thurs JULY Sat Sun 1 2 4 2 3 Fri Sat SEPTEMBER Tues Wed Thurs Fri 1 5 4 Sun Mon Sun Mon OCTOBER NOVEMBER6 7 Tues Wed Rep, with preparing her for this. 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It’s the training from SPEEA,” she GNF board members and Loaned Executives Rev. 10/16/2019 said. “The big takeaway is speaking up for people help provide a refresher and a reminder about the – letting people know I’ll be there for them.” importance of contributing to GNF. Much of the money going into GNF goes back to the United 2020 payday Serving as a Loaned Executive has been Way, which supports agencies in the community. rewarding, Washington said. “It’s something calendars online you don’t do every day – making a difference. Community impact www.speea.org It can come in something as small as just being “I’m amazed at what they do,” Cockrell said there, knowing you’re trying to help somebody. about the United Way. “They offer so much (Drop-down menu: Member Tools)
9 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Getting to know the new Midwest Tellers Stepping stone to involvement SPEEA Council Rep for second shift, recruited overlooked. “It may not be as glamorous, but it’s him as an Area Rep. Now he works as a First still important because it protects the integrity Joymesia Lee is working Article Inspection (FAI) core planner on first shift. of the people who vote.” her way up in leadership roles. She started as an Joining the union and becoming involved Driver has 36 years in aerospace working in Area Rep, and recently makes sense to Braun because of his military Information Technology. About half that time, signed up to serve as a background. he worked as a network manager, then switched over to IT analyst, represented by SPEEA. Midwest Teller, helping “I never had a voice when I was in the military,” with union elections. he noted. Now, as Teller, he makes sure other “Even as a manager, I didn’t have the same view “The next step might be to union members’ voices are heard. of unions as other managers,” he said. He grew up with labor supporters. His dad belonged to move into a Council Rep “What we do as Tellers, in my mind, is count the the United Steel Workers and his grandfather role,” she said. “I thought brothers’ and sisters’ voices and make sure their Joymesia Lee was also a union member. being a Teller might be a voice is heard and being counted correctly.” good stepping stone.” “Both of them believed our success and the U.S. As a member of the SPEEA Veterans Committee, standard of living would not have come as far In her first ‘job’ as Teller, she had to validate Braun was one of two members who participat- without the struggles of unions,” he said, citing a petition for another member running for ed in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of paid holidays, medical benefits and safety and Council Rep. “I still have a lot to learn, but the Unknown Soldier. Braun joined the IFPTE- health improvements as examples. I’m excited. It’s something different and new.” led contingent at the ceremony in Arlington, In addition to validating petitions for union Virg., Sept. 11, 2016. “Unions directly contributed to the working office, Tellers oversee ballot counts for contracts environment and a lot of people either don’t He also participated on the SPEEA Diversity believe it or don’t acknowledge it,” he said. and Executive Board elections. The Tellers, with Committee and took part in the Labor Notes’ con- members in the Northwest and Midwest, also ference in Chicago in 2016 on behalf of SPEEA. Driver has other union experience. He belonged oversee Council votes that involve written ballots. to a couple of unions related to the construction Being part of the union is important to Braun Some of her other union experience came from her trades for a short time after college when he was because the union is directly connected to why living in Indiana. membership on the Midwest Women’s Advocacy he joined the army. “The union represents Committee (WAC). The committee sent her and our voices. That’s part of what I fought for – This is not Driver’s first experience as a Teller. other members to a Summer Institute for Union everybody has the right to do what they do as He belonged to the Midwest Teller committee Women (SIUW) conference in 2016. Americans. The union defends our right as in 2012 and again in 2015. He recalls counting At the SIUW conference, she joined other workers out here.” ballots for contract votes and Executive Board participants supporting workers who were elections. The Tellers also validate members’ picketing. “I was scared, but then I decided to Protecting the integrity of process petitions to run for elected office and count participate and found out it was a lot of fun. David Driver doesn’t votes at Council meetings as needed. We got on the bus to a grocery store and had mind stepping up to serve “Integrity is very important,” he said. “I want the opportunity to rally for the workers there. as a Teller again. He calls members to understand it is a very fair and demo- We had the time of our lives.” it his contribution to help- cratic process that the Tellers are there to protect.” ing support the union. Lee started at Spirit AeroSystems about 10 years ago. She works in configuration management as “Everyone has an obliga- a source control drawing analyst. At one point, tion to contribute to the she was laid off. Prior to her layoff, she sought success and growth of help from a Council Rep due to receiving a low the union,” he said. The retention rating. Teller committee, which David Driver oversees elections, is often “The Council Rep assisted me with no hesita- tion, knowing I was not a SPEEA member (at the time). I promised myself that I if I ever came back, I would become a member and stay a mem- PostalP t l RRequirementi t ber because the union took the time to help me.” Contributing to members’ voices Vince Braun spent 20 years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman. “I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane 237 times,” he said. When he left the Army, he went to work at BAE Systems. Returning to Wichita in 2013, he went to work at Spirit and at first belonged to the Machinists’ union. Vince Braun He also became a second shift shop steward for his union. When he transitioned to SPEEA in 2014, as a Material Review Board planner, Nancy Steele,
10 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019 Training & Events See online calendar for details/RSVP where you plan to attend Puget Sound Free self-defense training Seeking Tech representative If 14 or 15 years old, must be on the Joint Policy Board accompanied by adult Saturday, Nov. 9 – 10 a.m. to noon By Jerry DiLeonardo Wells contract benefit.” SPEEA Tukwila Ed Wells Partnership SPEEA co-director The Ed Wells Partnership is a negotiated con- Saturday, Dec. 7 – 10 a.m. to noon f you’re a SPEEA member in the Technical tract benefit focused on technical training SPEEA Everett bargaining unit in Puget Sound and would and professional development for SPEEA- Register – [email protected] like to support the Ed Wells Partnership, represented employees at Boeing. I NW Women’s Advocacy Committee apply for a vacancy on the Joint Policy Board. Joint Policy Board responsibilities SPEEA Santa Day The three-year term begins in February. • Represent the skill and career development Deadline to apply - Friday, Dec. 6. needs of the Technical Unit employees Free photos The Joint Policy Board includes both SPEEA • Attend the quarterly board meetings and Saturday, Dec. 7 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Boeing leaders and a member from each others as requested (a charge line will be SPEEA Tukwila SPEEA bargaining unit. They provide overall provided) Saturday, Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. governance and approve budgeting for Ed Wells’ SPEEA Everett programs and services. • Attend training or overview sessions provided by Ed Wells to Pets welcome – noon to 2 p.m. According to Nick Genet, become even more familiar How to apply NW Membership Activities Committee the SPEEA Tech represen- with its products and services tative whose term is ending, • Indicate how you meet the Qualifications being a member of the Ed qualifi cations Midwest Wells Joint Policy Board for • Be a SPEEA member the last three years has been • Provide a description of what in good standing in the Veterans Day Parade “engaging and informative.” you would like to accomplish Technical Unit in Puget Saturday, Nov. 9 – 11 a.m. through involvement on this Sound Central and Main, Wichita “The remarkable and dedi- board cated staff at Ed Wells were • Be familiar with the Join SPEEA members handing out small effective and productive • Submit both to Robin Fleming mission, products and flags to parade watchers ([email protected]) by 4:30 in the mission to provide services of the Ed Wells Email [email protected] outstanding technical and p.m., Friday, Dec. 6. Partnership SPEEA Midwest Council professional training and Questions? • Have experience development opportuni- promoting technical Bowling with Santa ties,” Genet said. Contact Jerry DiLeonardo excellence and working Saturday, Dec. 14 - 1 to 4 p.m. (EWP SPEEA c o-director) at together between SPEEA “If you are passionate about [email protected] Derby Bowl our company maintain- and Boeing ing a relevant and skilled Free for members and their families • Be available to participate Hot dog lunch and gifts for children workforce, joining the Joint Policy Board is an in meetings as scheduled opportunity to support the Ed Wells team,” he 12 and younger added. “Joining the board allows you to be an • Have experience in Ed Wells’ programs Email [email protected] advocate and affords a unique position to have as a student, instructor, facilitator and/or by Dec. 9 to sign up a voice with leadership, in support of the Ed Ambassador Midwest Membership Activities Committee Join SPEEA for free holiday fun SPEEA dd a little more ‘merry’ to your holidays Drop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (pets are invited Movie Night with events at SPEEA. The Northwest between noon and 2 p.m.). Refreshments pro- “El Norte” A and Midwest regional Membership vided. Food bank donations appreciated. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Activities Committees (MAC) host the events, which are free for members and their families. Midwest 4 p.m. (PST) / 6 p.m. (CST) SPEEA Everett, Tukwila and Wichita Northwest Bowling with Santa – Santa’s stopping by to see Wichita SPEEA members and their families Email [email protected] to sign up Photos with Santa – Santa comes to the Puget Dec. 14. Photos and bowling are on the agenda Refreshments provided Sound SPEEA halls each year for a photo oppor- with a hot dog meal, too. Santa plans to bring a tunity. Santa’s helpers send pictures via email, gift for children who are 12 and younger. SPEEA Diversity Committee but you have the option to bring your own cam- • Saturday, Dec. 14 - Derby Bowl from 1 era. Pets are welcome in the afternoon. to 4 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 7 - SPEEA Tukwila Sign up by emailing [email protected] and • Saturday, Dec. 14 - SPEEA Everett include the names/ages of your children by Monday, Dec. 9.
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SPEEA retirement seminar schedule for 2020 Members welcome ack by popular demand, SPEEA sched- (keyword search: SPEEA). uled monthly retirement seminars for New Northwest Council Bnext year. The seminar covers: SPEEA hosts the seminars for members at the • Pension overview committees launch Puget Sound halls to get a comprehensive over- • 401(k) / Voluntary Investment Plan (VIP) The Northwest Council recently voted to create view of the SPEEA-Boeing negotiated retire- two new committees. ment benefits. • Early retiree medical insurance • STEM Grant Special Committee – Th is For those in the Prof/Tech units, this class is • Medicare and Boeing Medicare committee will examine current grant targeted to members contemplating retirement supplement processes and procedures related to in the near future or if they are mid-to-late Science, Technology, Engineering and career. The presentation, by Matt Kempf, CFP® Math (STEM). Th e committee plans to SPEEA senior director of compensation and make recommendations for improvement retirement, can help you see where you stand Movie night at SPEEA to the Northwest Council. in terms of retirement benefits in your contract. embers and guests are welcome at STEM Grant Special Committee Dinner is provided. Spouses/partners welcome. the SPEEA halls to see ‘El Norte,’ Monday, Nov. 11 – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 13. Classes are held on the first and second Tuesday M SPEEA Everett and Tukwila. of most months. Exceptions occur in April, July The movie is about a brother and sister who Email [email protected] (indicate commit- and August, when the first Wednesday is the date escape the hands of the Guatemalan army after tee/location) to sign up. of the seminar for the SPEEA Everett location. their village is • Safety and Wellness Committee – Th is Additional classes may be held if needed. destroyed and they begin a long committee plans to focus on numerous and challenging levels of safety from manufacturing SPEEA Tukwila SPEEA Everett journey to a new to offi ce and personal safety as well as 5-7 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. life in the U.S. emergency preparedness. Th e committee Jan. 7 Jan. 14 will also look at increasing awareness Feb. 4 Feb. 11 This movie is and providing access to information and rated R, with the training. March 3 March 10 first portion in April 7 April 8 Spanish (subti- Safety and Wellness Committee tles in English). Wednesday, Nov. 13 – 4 p.m. May 5 May 12 SPEEA Everett and Tukwila. June 2 June 9 Email [email protected] (indicate commit- July 7 July 8 tee/location) to sign up. Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Lions Gate Films, Inc. Council motions Sept. 1 Sept. 8 See details about the new committees at Oct. 6 Oct. 13 ‘El Norte’ www.speea.org (drop-down menu: Councils/ Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Wednesday, Nov. 13 Approved Council Motions). Dec. 1 Dec. 8 SPEEA Everett and SPEEA Tukwila 4 p.m. (PST) Reserve a seat SPEEA Wichita – 6 p.m. (CST) Seminars often fill up. Reserve your seat through Ed Wells Partnership on the Boeing Email [email protected]. intranet for all of the 2020 retirement seminars. Register: https://edwells.web.boeing.com 12 SPEEA SPOTLITENOVEMBER 2019