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Service Employee Intl. Union

Organizer – Union Representative, 1199SEIU

Service Employee Intl. Union, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Organizer – Union Representative, 1199SEIU

Job Category : Local Union Requisition Number : ORGAN002864 Posted: April 20, 2023 Full-Time Locations

Boston Regional Office 145 Tremont St Ste. 202 Boston, MA 02111, USA About 1199SEIU UHWE With over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Since our founding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare, good jobs and social justice for all. Our members are highly politically engaged and active, giving us the strength to advocate with government and elected officials for our patients, families, and communities. Job Functions:

Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case. Leads chapter meetings. Assists with delegate training. Identifies and develops rank and file leadership. Interprets and enforces the collective bargaining agreement. Walks halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and management. Forms joint employer/Union committees to ensure CBA is followed. Conducts new member orientation. Attends and assists with leadership trainings as well as delegate trainings. Attends and participates in staff and team meetings. Convenes and presents case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board. Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates and members. Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body/membership. Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union movement, developing and strengthening delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates and members participate. Writes up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:

Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred. Should be well organized and committed to building the Union. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrate leadership skills. Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities. Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends. Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess a valid driver’s license. High school diploma or its equivalent. GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties. All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to the Staff Support Department and/or to Cynthia Boston via email to CynthiaB@1199.org. 1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

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