Union Organizer
About The Position
The Union Organizer will work under the direction of the LA Security Division Coordinator and Southern California Staff Director as part of SEIU-USWW’s LA Security Division. The division represents security officers throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, supporting contract enforcement and member engagement to achieve workplace gains and address broader social and political issues in members’ communities. SEIU-USWW represents more than 45,000 property service workers across California, including janitors, security officers, residential workers, and stadium, arena, and airport workers. Its mission is to build power for service workers through member leadership and activism, strong contracts, organizing unorganized workers, political and community engagement, and direct action.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in labor and community organizing.
- Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
- Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy organization, or nonprofit organization.
- Knowledge of union organizing practices and principles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.
- Ability to plan and implement work effectively and manage time both as part of a team and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas verbally and in writing to varied audiences.
- Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, databases, and teleconferencing.
- Ability to travel in California, work extended and irregular hours, and work off-site as needed.
- Valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage.
- Must be fully vaccinated and report vaccination status as a condition of employment.
- Must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working.
Responsibilities
- Organize workers, identify workplace issues, and execute worksite actions.
- Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
- Plan and mobilize turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, and other activities.
- Conduct one-on-ones, site visits, and member-led committee meetings.
- Identify, recruit, train, and develop member leaders, stewards, and member-led committees.
- Maintain accurate and detailed database information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments.
- Communicate with members and employers to enforce contracts and resolve worksite disputes and issues.
- Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files, and records.
- Communicate with and engage members in the union’s political program and activity.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
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Job Type
Full-time
