Organizer (Union Representative)-PCA Area, 1199 SEIU UHWE

California Faculty Association

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About The Position

With over 450,000 members across MA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Founded in 1932, we are committed to advancing quality healthcare, good jobs, and social justice for all. Known by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement,” 1199SEIU has won some of the strongest wages, benefits, and workplace protections for healthcare workers. Our highly engaged membership drives powerful advocacy with elected officials to support patients, families, and communities. We are affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 2 million workers nationwide.

Job Description: The Organizer will have primary responsibility for outreach to PCAs and allied community organizations in northeastern Massachusetts including Lawrence and Lowell. The goal of the position is to build a movement of care providers that can make change in their working conditions. The organizer will help build the union by conducting individual outreach to PCAs, recruiting PCAs as 1199 members including asking for financial contributions to the Political Action Fund, holding small group meetings of PCAs, building committees of PCA activists, and working with PCAs and community organizations to lobby state legislators about long term care issues.

Requirements

• Commitment to social, racial and economic justice
• Union or community organizing experience
• Basic computer proficiency and database skills
• Ability to travel in Massachusetts as needed
• Must have valid drivers license
• Ability to work long and irregular hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual and/or bicultural Spanish or Portuguese organizers encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• conducting individual outreach to PCAs
• recruiting PCAs as 1199 members including asking for financial contributions to the Political Action Fund
• holding small group meetings of PCAs
• building committees of PCA activists
• working with PCAs and community organizations to lobby state legislators about long term care issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed