1199SEIU
United Healthcare Workers East

Organizer (Union Representative)
BMC Area

Based in Boston, MA

 

POSITION TITLE: Organizer (Union Representative)
ASSIGNMENT: Boston Division
AREA: Massachusetts – BMC Area
REPORTS TO: Vice President
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
SALARY: $81,426.54

About 1199SEIU UHWE
With over 450,000 members across MA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Founded in 1932, we are committed to advancing quality healthcare, good jobs, and social justice for all. Known by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement,” 1199SEIU has won some of the strongest wages, benefits, and workplace protections for healthcare workers. Our highly engaged membership drives powerful advocacy with elected officials to support patients, families, and communities. We are affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 2 million workers nationwide.

Job Functions:

• Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case.
• Leads chapter meetings.
• Serves as Lead negotiator in Union Bargaining and Arbitration
• Assists with delegate training
• Identify and develop rank and file leadership
• Interpret and enforce the collective bargaining agreement.
• Walk halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and management.
• Form joint employer/Union committees to ensure CBA is followed
• Conduct new member orientation
• Attend and assists with leadership trainings as well as delegate trainings
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
• Convenes and present case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board.
• Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates and members.
• Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body/membership.
• Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union movement, develop and strengthen delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates and members participate.
• Write up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred. 
• Should be well Organized and commit to building the Union Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
• Demonstrate leadership skills. 
• Ability to work independently, solves problems, and manages time and priorities.
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
• Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends. 
• High school diploma or its equivalent.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

To Apply:
All interested people meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit:

• Cover letter and résumé.

All applicants should submit the above to Damicka.Johnson@1199.org with the job title on the subject line.

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
    
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 02.06.2026