Union Organizer

SEIU USWW•Los Angeles, CA

20h

About The Position

The Union Organizer will work in the Los Angeles Security Division, which represents security officers throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. The division works on contract enforcement and member engagement to improve workplace conditions and address social and political issues in members’ communities. The position works under the direction of the LA Security Division Coordinator and Southern California Staff Director. The organizer will organize workers, identify workplace issues, support campaigns and contract negotiations, and mobilize members for worksite actions and union events. The role also focuses on developing member leadership, enforcing contracts, resolving workplace disputes, maintaining accurate records, and engaging members in the union’s political program. The position requires travel in California, extended and irregular hours, and off-site work as needed. A valid driver’s license, access to a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory. Employees must be fully vaccinated, report vaccination status, and follow USWW safety guidelines, including required face coverings while working.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, or equivalent labor and community organizing experience.
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, individually and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, across 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 related activities.
Conduct one-on-one meetings, 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 about 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 activities.