Organizer at 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East – United States
Recruiter: 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Job Functions:
- Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case.
- Lead chapter meetings.
- Serves as Lead negotiator in Union Bargaining and Arbitration
- Assists with delegate training
- Walk halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and
management.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
- Convenes and present 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, develop and strengthen delegate structure by setting up committees in which
delegates and members participate.
- Write up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals
- Perform 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 commit to building the Union
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently, solves problems, and manages time and priorities.
- Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
- Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
- High school diploma or its equivalent
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.