UFCW Local 2013
 

Union Representative

Based in Brooklyn, NY

 

UFCW Local 2013 is a union of 13,000 members working in manufacturing, warehousing, food and other service industries, and health care in the New York City metropolitan area. Our Brooklyn-based union represents a very diverse workforce that is the backbone of the city. We are committed to improving the lives of working people.

Major responsibilities include:

• Daily visitation of assigned jobs
• Day to day contract enforcement
• Handling the initial investigations of members' grievances through their final determination in an arbitration proceeding; and handling representation case hearings and unfair labor practice hearings.
• Articulating the union's vision, motivating, and challenging workers by recruiting and developing worker committees and worker leadership
• Assisting the local union in carrying out full membership service programs, including auditing of membership records, preparing contract proposals, reaching agreement on a contract, membership ratification, and resolving problems.
• Organizing large worker actions as directed, by IDing, testing, and mobilizing worker leaders.
• Planning and executing worker meetings and trainings.
• Assist in contract negotiations as needed
• Assist in organizing (both internal and external) as needed

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of contract negotiation, enforcement, and basic labor laws
• Campaign experience as a union member, organizer, or representative
• Comfort working with a diverse set of people
• Commitment to fight for justice and worker rights
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual Spanish (and/or other languages) DESIRED/ plus
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment, with multiple priorities and critical deadlines
• Meticulous record-keeping and note-taking
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours and travel within the Tri-State area as needed
• Valid, Active driver's license - A MUST
• Strong communication Skills
• Knowledge of relevant Labor Laws
• Ability and willingness to understand our organization and take directions from Leadership

Salary:
Competitive salary based on years of experience, includes Health and retirement Benefits

To Apply:
E-mail cover letter and résumé to both David Kaminski and Marietta Real at: dkaminski@ufcw2013.org and marietta@ufcw2013.org.