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SEIU Local 1991
SEIU Local 1991
 

Senior Field Representative/Organizer

Based in Miami, FL

 

SEIU Local 1991 is an active, growing, progressive healthcare union based in Miami Dade County, Florida. The local currently represents nearly 6,000 Registered Nurses, Physicians, and other Professionals at Jackson Health System. Staff will have the opportunity to become part of building this flagship healthcare local in the South.

UNION POSITION: Senior Union Representative/Organizer

Under the direction of the Executive Director or designee, the Senior Field Representative/Organizer will be responsible for representing and organizing RNs, Physicians, and other healthcare professionals within Jackson Health System in Miami, Florida.

SENIOR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead contract campaigns; including negotiations and impact bargaining
  • Day to day contract administration
  • Leadership development and membership engagement
  • Internal organizing and external organizing
  • Labor/management partnership work
  • Development and maintenance of steward/communication networks
  • Oversee disciplines, grievances and arbitrations
  • Represent members in all phases of workplace disputes

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Union organizing and worker representation is required including negotiations, arbitrations and labor board procedures. Experience as a rank-and-file steward/activist is desirable, as is experience in the healthcare field or representing healthcare workers.

Local 1991 encourages applications from a wide spectrum of ethnic and racial minorities so that our staff will be representative of our membership.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid drivers’ license, car and auto insurance are required as a condition of employment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary depending on experience, health insurance, holidays, vacation, pension, car allowance and cell phone stipend.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit a résumé which includes your practical and formal background and experience, 3 references (include phone numbers) and any other information or recent examples of your work.

Email résumé to:

Martha Baker, BSN, RN
martha@seiu1991.org

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