Maine Labor Representative

National Nurses Organizing Committee
National Nurses United

Maine Labor Representative

Based in Portland, ME

Our Patients. Our Union. Our Voice.

BUILD THE MOVEMENT
FOR
HEALTH CARE JUSTICE

WHO WE ARE:
NNOC/NNU is leading the national movement for Registered Nurse power to transform the market-driven healthcare industry in the United States into a health care system based on patient need.

NNOC/NNU nurses have won a union contract that addresses Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and a commitment to a workplace free from racism and discrimination.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

• Working people and the power to leverage change
• Medicare For All
• RN Safe Staffing
• Social Justice
• Leadership Development
• Growing a national movement for healthcare justice

The ideal candidate would relish the chance to:

• Build strong workplace committees
• Develop local leadership
• Educate members about alternatives to corporate control of health care
• Make a difference in expanding health care as a human right
• Help end racial and ethnic disparities in health care outcomes
• Mobilize members to fight against attacks on nurses and healthcare.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A skilled Labor Representative with experience in:

• Creative methods of addressing workplace issues to build power
• Collective Bargaining
• Compiling, analyzing, interpreting and presenting pertinent data
• Grievance and Arbitration
• Organizing campaigns

We value a shared vision of nurses leading a national movement for health care justice.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
The Labor Representative is responsible for:

• All matters related to collective bargaining, including organizing nurses in private and public employment
• Compiling, analyzing, interpreting and presenting pertinent data
• Assisting with contract negotiations
• Processing grievances and conducting arbitrations
• Representing nurses in employment-related problems
• Some travel will be required

ADDITIONAL & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Insatiable work ethic and drive to create systemic change
• Demonstrated success assisting with contract negotiations and arbitrations
• Prior experience as a full-time Labor Representative a plus
• Effectiveness in organizing membership participation
• Developing rank and file leadership.
• Driver's license and insured car required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary of $82,762 to $155,909 annually dependent on skills and experience. Outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, and generous pension.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit your résumé and cover letter today by clicking the " Apply " button. Please be sure to fill out the one page online form.

In your letter, please indicate which geographical locations you are willing to consider and if you have served as First Chair or lead negotiator, please describe successful contracts you have helped to negotiate, your role, and the number of members covered by the contract.

NNOC/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

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