Union Organizer (Internal Public Sector)
Seiu49, Salem, OR, United States
General Description
With shared vision and purpose, we will drive organizational change and effectiveness through a focus on staff and team development, accountability, and equity and inclusion.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Organizing (internal and external); political action; training and education; assist leaders/officers in the performance of their responsibilities.
Preparation for and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; ratification of contracts; including work action preparation and recruitment.
Contract interpretation; grievance handling and preparation and presentation of arbitration cases; setting up communication systems (personal and telephone) for distribution of information and materials for organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement, and political action.
Advise members on the steps to be taken to resolve issues. Organize members to take action around such issues where appropriate.
Preparing printed materials for distribution to the membership (leaflets, newsletters, etc.); training members to interface with the media (newspapers, television & radio).
Internal and external organizing training, Union Steward training, leadership training and development, political action training, negotiations training, special workshops (retirement, Workers' Comp, health & safety, discrimination, etc.), and coordination of officer/leadership duties.
Political action: door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, issue campaigns, candidate campaigns, informing the membership on the issues and candidates, targeting candidates, targeting precincts for candidate races, voter registration, questionnaires and surveys on candidates and issues; get-out-the-vote drives.
Qualifications
Experience or background which demonstrates capabilities in organizing, bargaining, contract administration, political action, leadership identification and development, and motivating people to take action.
A demonstrated commitment to empowering workers through the labor movement.
Experience working for social justice as an organizer or activist.
Ability and stamina to work irregular and long hours and to attend weekend and evening activities.
Excellent communications skills required.
Valid driver's license and current insurance coverage.
Physical Requirements
Group 1 - Requires performing instant or sustained arduous physical activity.
Group 2 - Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods.
Group 3 - Very Limited Physical Exertion.
Office and field work involving travel to all areas of the state - sometimes with overnight stays - in a variety of environmental conditions. The workweek is Monday through Friday plus weekend work when specifically assigned. The workday may begin before and extend beyond normal office hours depending on the demands of the assignment.
Equipment, Tools, or Machines
Operation of a personal motor vehicle (insured)
Tools
Telephone
Camera and/or Video camera and system
Pay and Benefits Organizing positions provide comprehensive fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, generous holiday and vacation policies, a monthly car and cell phone allowance, and a 15% employer-paid defined contribution 401K. Compensation range is based on experience $68,136 – $101,268 annually.
SEIU Local 503 is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities.
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Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Organizing (internal and external); political action; training and education; assist leaders/officers in the performance of their responsibilities.
Preparation for and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; ratification of contracts; including work action preparation and recruitment.
Contract interpretation; grievance handling and preparation and presentation of arbitration cases; setting up communication systems (personal and telephone) for distribution of information and materials for organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement, and political action.
Advise members on the steps to be taken to resolve issues. Organize members to take action around such issues where appropriate.
Preparing printed materials for distribution to the membership (leaflets, newsletters, etc.); training members to interface with the media (newspapers, television & radio).
Internal and external organizing training, Union Steward training, leadership training and development, political action training, negotiations training, special workshops (retirement, Workers' Comp, health & safety, discrimination, etc.), and coordination of officer/leadership duties.
Political action: door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, issue campaigns, candidate campaigns, informing the membership on the issues and candidates, targeting candidates, targeting precincts for candidate races, voter registration, questionnaires and surveys on candidates and issues; get-out-the-vote drives.
Qualifications
Experience or background which demonstrates capabilities in organizing, bargaining, contract administration, political action, leadership identification and development, and motivating people to take action.
A demonstrated commitment to empowering workers through the labor movement.
Experience working for social justice as an organizer or activist.
Ability and stamina to work irregular and long hours and to attend weekend and evening activities.
Excellent communications skills required.
Valid driver's license and current insurance coverage.
Physical Requirements
Group 1 - Requires performing instant or sustained arduous physical activity.
Group 2 - Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods.
Group 3 - Very Limited Physical Exertion.
Office and field work involving travel to all areas of the state - sometimes with overnight stays - in a variety of environmental conditions. The workweek is Monday through Friday plus weekend work when specifically assigned. The workday may begin before and extend beyond normal office hours depending on the demands of the assignment.
Equipment, Tools, or Machines
Operation of a personal motor vehicle (insured)
Tools
Telephone
Camera and/or Video camera and system
Pay and Benefits Organizing positions provide comprehensive fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, generous holiday and vacation policies, a monthly car and cell phone allowance, and a 15% employer-paid defined contribution 401K. Compensation range is based on experience $68,136 – $101,268 annually.
SEIU Local 503 is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities.
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