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Union Representative / Organizer-Strategic Campaigns (Ontario, CA), SEIU Local 1000
Job Category : Local Union
Requisition Number : UNION003067
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- Posted : April 11, 2024
- Full-Time
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Ontario Canada
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
1800 Massachusetts Av
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Ontario Canada
1800 Massachusetts Av
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Union Representative / Organizer-Strategic Campaigns
We represent over 96,000 California state employees in ten different bargaining units. We
negotiate and enforce a complex contract that ensures good working conditions, fair wages and
secure health care and retirement benefits.
SEIU Local 1000, a progressive public sector labor union is seeking a Union
Representative / Organizer for Strategic Campaigns. If you’re passionate about organizing, a
tireless advocate for the rank-and-file, and excel at both strategy and tactics of influencing others
towards collective action, please apply. The ideal candidate will want to become a dedicated
union organizer, be creative in identifying leaders, mobilizing volunteers, and want to become an
expert at running campaigns. We are recruiting for Ontario, California.
DUTIES : The required duties, which may or may not be continuously performed, include, but
are not limited to, the following :
Identify, recruit, train and develop worksite leaders and stewards.
Lead, motivate and mobilize worksite leaders, stewards and members in internal and
external organizing, politics, community alliance building and other union activities.
Develop and maintain effective communication networks in worksites, including writing
and distributing leaflets, notices, newsletters, emails and other materials among worksite
leaders, stewards and members.
Visit members and potential members at their home.
Create and maintain lists and charts, which may include input on, and operation of,
computerized database systems.
Coordinate strategic campaigns in support of contract campaigns, meet and confers and
the resolution of other worksite issues.
Serve as the lead staff negotiator in bargaining unit negotiations and meet and confers.
Provide training and guidance to negotiating committees.
Work with worksite stewards and leaders to represent members through the grievance
and arbitration system, as well as mobilizing members to take action around issues in the
worksite.
Process grievances and appeals up to and including final level of SPB, PERB, NLRB or
arbitration, including investigation, preparation of witnesses, exhibits and briefs, and
general development of cases.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :
2 years of experience to qualify as an Organizer / Union Representative.
Leadership and motivational skills.
Effective written, verbal and listening skills.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic
groups, as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and database management.
Experience working with tight timelines under pressure and minimal supervision.
Ability to work long and irregular hours.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Valid driver's license, car and insurance.
Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.
Benefits :
The salary range for this position is $72,756 to $97,176. SEIU Local 1000 employees enjoy top notch
benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave
package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for annual
health and childcare expenses.
How to Apply :
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Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief
description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000’s vision for building a strong union.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our goal is to build a
team that represents a variety of talents, skills, and abilities, creating an inclusive environment where
everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our organization's success.
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Salary : $72,756 - $97,176
