Organizer, SEIU 1199 UHWE

California Faculty Association

4d•$81,427

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.

Requirements

Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred
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
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must possess a valid driver's license
must attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills a plus

Responsibilities

Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union
Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union
Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in the workplace
Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.
Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.
Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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