Organizer

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Organizer

For covering Washington state

Description
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, a progressive healthcare union is part of the fastest growing union in the country. We are a union of over 37,000 healthcare workers strong and growing in Washington State and Montana. We work toward economic and racial justice in our communities and building strong worker led unions that advocate for good jobs, safer staffing and a voice on the job for frontline staff in hospitals, clinics, behavior health and social service agencies. 

Benefits include 100% paid medical insurance including co-pays and deductibles, no dental premium, 6% annual contribution to 401k, defined pension plan, 14 holidays, car reimbursement and many other extra benefits. 

A Day in the Life of an 1199NW Organizer!
Join a growing team that includes over 70 organizers doing bold worksite based organizing and bargaining throughout Puget Sound, the Pacific Northwest, and Montana by engaging in: 

• Leadership Development: identify and foster existing and new union leaders & activists’ growth and leadership. 
• Racial Justice: engage workers in our fight to promote racial justice and combat white supremacy. 
• Engage: majority participation in contract negotiations though fun and inclusive strategies. 
• Plan: actions to win improvements in the workplace that promote workplace democracy & justice. 
• Mobilize: members to participate in community, political and organizing opportunities in the larger union and community. 
• Listen: utilize your excellent active listening skills to determine workplace concerns by asking open ended questions and listening more than talking.
• Welcome & Educate: new members on what a union is and share opportunities for member involvement. 
• Build relationships: Regular meet and work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Our Culture & Position Information
Healthcare workers are a predominantly female workforce and SEIU Healthcare members are committed to building respect and equity for the critical work we do that has been at times unseen or undervalued. 

SEIU is the nations’ largest union of immigrant workers and SEIU Healthcare members have consistently supported and led in our communities social justice initiatives including; racial justice, immigration reform and affordable health care for all.

We value experience and also foster an environment where organizers have opportunity to grow through mentorship, development programs and on the ground training. 

Application
Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant, women, LGBTQ+ and people with multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is an equal opportunity employer.

Position is covered by a Staff Union with a collective bargaining agreement that includes: 

Competitive salary ranging from $81,800 – $113,500 dependent on experience, and additional $6,500/year car allowance, a strong benefit package including 14% employer contribution to 401K/Pension, fully paid family healthcare, 14 paid holidays a year and generous time off accrual. 

Copy of driver’s license, vehicle registration or title, and proof of current personal auto insurance policy required for hire. 

Salary Description
$81,800 – $113,500

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