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Organizer – Union Representative, 1199SEIU
Job Category : Local Union
Requisition Number : ORGAN002864
Posted : April 20, 2023
Full-Time
Locations
Boston Regional Office
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
145 Tremont St
Ste. 202
Boston, MA 02111, USA
About 1199SEIU UHWE
With over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Since our founding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare, good jobs and social justice for all. Our members are highly politically engaged and active, giving us the strength to advocate with government and elected officials for our patients, families, and communities.
Job Functions :
- Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case.
- Leads chapter meetings.
- Assists with delegate training.
- Identifies and develops rank and file leadership.
- Interprets and enforces the collective bargaining agreement.
- Walks halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and management.
- Forms joint employer / Union committees to ensure CBA is followed.
- Conducts new member orientation.
- Attends and assists with leadership trainings as well as delegate trainings.
- Attends and participates in staff and team meetings.
- Convenes and presents case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board.
- Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates and members.
- Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body / membership.
- Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union movement, developing and strengthening delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates and members participate.
- Writes up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
GENERAL INFORMATION :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to the Staff Support Department and / or to Cynthia Boston via email to CynthiaB@1199.org.
1199 / SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.
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