SEIU Healthcare Minnesota is a union of nearly 17,000 health care providers united to build strong communities, a health care system that works for everyone, and to restore the American Dream.
Responsibilities
- Identify, recruit, train, develop and support stewards and work-site leaders; create workplace structures and mobilize members on work-site issues in order to ensure contract compliance.
- Function with a high degree of independence doing continuous internal organizing within assigned facilities.
- Administer labor contracts; manage contract campaigns, and initiate related activity to achieve the vision and mission of the Local and meet obligations under the law and the contracts.
- Participate in organizing campaigns when needed; lead campaigns for residual units.
- Create and support internal communication tools.
- Keep records, provide reports, attend meetings and respond to requests as directed.
- Conduct arbitration hearings and related activity.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned to meet the needs of the Local.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one (1) year experience administering labor agreements or as lead organizer or an equivalent combination of education and experience, either public or private sector, required.
- Able to work long hours, irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- Able to travel as assigned as needed for training, conferences or work assignments. Travel will include overnight stays.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to function in computerized environment, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Email, Internet and campaign-related databases.
- Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle in good working condition. Must have proof of auto insurance.
- Experience in conducting labor arbitration hearings preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED, Secondary Education preferred.
Candidate will be assigned to meet the needs of SEIU Healthcare and management may alter assignment as those needs change.
Compensation and benefits as set forth in contract with USW Local 7263-21 for “Union Representative and Organizer.”
Qualified Applicants may send resume and cover letter to Brenda Hilbrich at brenda.hilbrich@seiuhealthcaremn.org or fax to 651-294-8200
