Union Organizer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Union 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