Labor Representative — Portland, Maine

National Nurses United•Portland, ME

1d•$70,332 - $188,796

About The Position

Our Patients. Our Union. Our Voice. BUILD THE MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE JUSTICE WHO WE ARE: CNA/NNOC is leading the national movement for registered nurse power to transform the market-driven health care industry in the United States into a health care system based on patient need. CNA/NNOC 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.

Requirements

Creative methods of addressing workplace issues to build power
Collective Bargaining
Compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting pertinent data
Grievance and Arbitration
Organizing campaigns
Some travel will be required
Driver's license and insured car required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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