Field Representative Collective Bargaining

SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions came together in Northern California to form one larger more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members. We are 54000 strong - organizing and representing public service workers in cities counties courts schools private non-profits special districts public health care and nursing. We are looking for energetic hard-working staff who are committed to real change who believe in the value of work and the value of public services and who want to be part of the team that wins for workers their families and their communities.

LOCATION: Northern California

RESPONSIBILITIES:This position will report to the Collective Bargaining Coordinator under the supervision of the Area Director. This position is responsible for developing worksite leadership structures; handling grievances arbitrations and disciplinary appeals; recruiting new members; supporting members in exercising political power; participating in organizing and political campaigns; and negotiating union contracts. Also responsible for organizing new groups of workers interested in union representation and/or internal organizing and bargaining support be required to work evenings and weekends. Not a 9 to 5 job.

EXAMPLESOFDUTIES:

• Recruitment:Accountable for working with union leadership and stewards and recruitingnewmemberstoparticipateinunionactivitiesandpoliticalcampaigns. Regular one-on-one contact with members will be required.
• Leadership Development:Developandmaintaineffectiveworksiteleadershipstructures through the recruitment training and support of stewards and other union leaders. Build stewards councils issue committees and other leadership structures.
• Communication:Maintain regular and effective communication with workers in assigned jurisdictions through personal visits flyers newsletters phone calls timely manner.
• Representation: Interpret collective bargaining agreements and other relevant laws codes regulations policies and practices and assist union members in understanding their rights. Provideassertiveandpreparedadvocacyhandlegrievancesappealsrequestsforhearingsand inthepreparationofhearingsincludinginvestigationandpreparationofwitnessesandexhibits. Assist union members in achieving informal resolutions of work-related problems.
• Collective Bargaining:Serve as chief negotiator or back-up negotiator for assigned to strengthen the negotiating position of assigned bargaining units.
• Issue Campaigns:Participate in the development and implementation of effective industry strategies and coordinated activities to raise standards. Identify significant worksite and/or departmental issues and develop strategies and tactics to effectively addressthemincludingpetitionsgroupgrievancesworkactionsmediaeventsand legal actions.

• Legislative and Electoral Campaigns:Participateinandrecruitmemberstoparticipatein legislative and electoral campaign activities including lobbying phone banking letter-writing door-to-door canvassing and other activities.
• Administration:Maintainacalendarwhichaccuratelydocumentspastpresentand future activities visits and appointments in connection with work as a field representative. Maintain accurate records including activity reports.

SKILLSAPTITUDEANDCOMMITMENT:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• High-level ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Analyticalskillsnecessarytointerpretcontractlanguageinvestigateandprocess grievances and prepare contract proposals.
• Abilitytoworkunderpressureandwithminimalsupervision;mustbewellorganized and self-motivated.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discern priorities.
• Ability to make effective use of resources available to the union.
• Dedicationtoimprovingthepositionofworkingpeopleandstrengtheningtheroleof organized labor in society through work actions community relations and legislative andpolitical activity.
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelywithmembersandstafffromdiverseethnicsocialand economic groups.

EXPERIENCE: 1021seekstomaintainastaffwhichisrepresentativeofawidevarietyofbackgroundsin orderthattheunion truly reflects ourmembersinterests andconcerns.

REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid California drivers license; must pass a DMV check and haveagooddrivingrecord;musthaveautoinsurancethatcoversbusinessdriving(minimumcoverageof

$100000perperson/$300000perincidentofbodilyinjuryliability/$50000propertydamageliability andlistSEIULocal1021asanadditionalinsuredorinterestedpartyinordertotriggernotificationin theevent thepolicyis cancelled); and must possess an automobileforbusiness use.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:The current salary range is $76054.81 $124917.00 based on 1021offersacompetitiveandcomprehensivebenefits package.

TO APPLY:Please e-mail your cover letter resume and references to . Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for.

This position is open until filled; however the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVEACTIONEMPLOYER

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