Job Description
Job DescriptionUnion Organizer needed for full-time work in the Northeast Ohio area with nursing home, social services workers, and other health care workers.
Description:
The Union Organizer in SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH is responsible for
- Bargaining contracts and running contract campaigns
- Developing strong chapter leadership and structure
- Working with members to build a powerful political program
- Involving members in bringing a union voice to more potential members
- Working with members to enforce their contract through the grievance and arbitration process
Qualifications
- A passion for justice, a willingness to learn, the ability to work hard with irregular hours, and the ability to travel
- Good communication skills, personal discipline and organization, good judgment, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Union or community organizing experience is preferred but not required
- Computer skills needed