Union Organizer

Union Organizer needed for full-time work in areas including Athens, OH, Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, and surrounding areas with nursing home, social services workers, and other health care workers. Good communication skills, personal discipline and organization, good judgment, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Benefits:

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

Union Organizer needed for full-time work in areas including Athens, OH, Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, and surrounding areas 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