Union Organizer

SPEEA
Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace
IFPTE Local 2001

Union Organizer

Based in Washington state at SPEEA offices in Seattle and/or Everett, WA
(with flexibility to partially work from home)

About SPEEA - IFPTE Local 2001, AFL-CIO
The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001, is a national professional aerospace labor union representing more than 19,000 engineers, technical workers, pilots, and other professionals in the aerospace industry. Presently, our union represents employees at The Boeing Company in multiple states and is a national local.

Organized in 1946, SPEEA is an affiliated local union of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), AFL-CIO.

SPEEA prides itself as a very democratic union, governed by a member-elected Executive Board and Council. Daily operations are managed by a professional staff directed and managed by the Executive Director. 

SPEEA is looking for an experienced Organizer who will work with a team on external organizing campaigns and will assist with internal organizing as needed. Labor union professionals with experience in bargaining or other facets of union representation are welcome to apply. The primary function of the SPEEA Organizer is to assist with external/internal organizing and campaign support. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for leading non-union workers through the process of forming their union. 
• Talking to hundreds if not thousands of workers via one-on-one conversations, site visits, in-person meetings, phone calls and video meetings. 
• Working with a team to strategize, create and execute plans to assist workers in their efforts to form a union through an anticipated anti-union campaign.
• Assisting in messaging such as flyers, emails, mailings, social media, talking points, etc. 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with community allies, partner organizations and labor coalitions.
• Identifying and helping to develop leaders and assisting in training.
• Leading meetings in person or online for large and small groups.
• Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and traveling both regionally and nationally (position is based in the Seattle area).

Candidate requirements:

• At least two years’ experience in external union organizing campaigns, preferably guiding workers through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) process.
• Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and how management is expected to respond when workers organize. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups in a variety of stressful environments.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities at once and prioritize appropriately.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust in changing situations.
• Strong personal planning and time-management skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Work well independently within the context of a plan as well as on a team.
• Computer proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a car are required. 

LOCATION, SALARY & BENEFIT PACKAGE: 
This position is located in Washington state, based at SPEEA offices in Seattle and/or Everett, with flexibility to partially work from home. 

This position is Teamster represented.

SPEEA provides excellent benefits, including employer-paid medical/dental; auto allowance; substantial annual, sick and holiday leave; overtime pay and compensation over 40 hours; and a generous employer-funded retirement plan including a pension and 401(k) matching.

Salary range is $81,000 – $112,000, depending on experience. 

SPEEA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and people of color to apply.

To Apply:
Submit by email a letter of interest and résumé with references to: Robin Fleming at View email address on unionjobs.com

Position open until filled

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