Theryl Johnson SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001,
Council Treasurer 

Theryl (TJ) Johnson was most recently elected Treasurer of the SPEEA Council, the workplace elected leaders of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001.

A Real Time Software Engineer in Seattle at The Boeing Company, Johnson is a quiet force in the leadership of the union representing 17,000 engineers, technical workers, pilots and other professionals at Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems and Triumph Composite Systems in Washington, Kansas, Oregon, California and Utah. After just a few years in the union, Johnson was named an “Outstanding Activist” and has never slowed down working to ensure members in the workplace are treated fairly by their employer.

“Most people get it,” Johnson said about the benefits of union representation. “I’m involved as an officer to help ensure we have a fair playing field between engineers, technical workers and the company.”

In addition to her current elected position, since joining SPEEA in 2005, Johnson has served as Council Representative and elected SPEEA Council Chair. She is a consistent volunteer at member activities and participates on nearly every member committee, among those are Organizing, Diversity, Expansion, Leadership Development and the Northwest Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics committees.

Johnson is known for her thoughtful and impactful input during Council meetings and on important union issues. An ardent promoter of her union, she makes a point of encouraging others to join committees, voice their concerns and to use their voice, experience and passion to help build a stronger SPEEA/ IFPTE Local 2001.