OPEIU Local 8

Union Representative

Based in Seattle, WA

 

Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 8 is seeking applicants for an experienced Union Representative. This position reports to the Local 8 Business Manager and is part of the Local 8 Field Staff Bargaining Unit. The position is based out of the Seattle office and assigned primarily to the Puget Sound region.

OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, growing union representing over 9,000 administrative, professional, human services and health care employees in the private and public sectors throughout Washington State.

The successful candidate MUST HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent and significant experience in negotiating union labor agreements.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to collective bargaining and workers’ rights.
• Experience administrating public and private employees’ contracts.
• Ability to independently process grievances.
• Ability to write clearly and speak effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to write and interpret contract language.
• Ability to work well under pressure and interact with a wide variety of people in situations that are often adversarial.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy including the Microsoft Office suite and use of the Internet.
• Knowledge of issues affecting working people.
• A Washington driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance.
• Willingness to work long hours, including some weekends and evenings. Some travel around Washington State may be necessary.
• Spanish fluency is highly desirable.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Serve as chief spokesperson in labor negotiations.
• Preparation of contract proposals and the formulation of bargaining strategies.
• Contract administration, grievance resolution, counseling and advising members and Shop Stewards.
• Writing professional member communications.
• Preparation and presentation of educational and informational programs.
• Interaction with employer representatives, attorneys and elected officials.
• Internal organizing, member mobilization, contract and community campaigns.
• Legislative and political action.
• Participation in labor, community and political affairs.

Compensation includes placement on a wage scale ($84k – 129k), plus an auto allowance, cell phone allowance, technology allowance.

To Apply
Please send an application letter stating your interest in this position and résumé to OPEIU Local 8 by email to: libby@opeiu8.org, or by mail: OPEIU Local 8, 2900 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98102.

Position closes on Friday, February 28, 2025.