External Union Organizer, SEIU Wisconsin

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About SEIU Wisconsin :

SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsins largest and fastest-growing healthcare and property services workers union. We represent over 7000 workers across the these tough economic times there has been no stronger advocate - for safe jobs with good wages and benefits for workers in Wisconsin.

SEIU members believe in and are fighting for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respectedno matter where they come from or what color they are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come.

PURPOSE :

External Union Organizers at SEIU Wisconsin are responsible for bringing new members into the union either through external or internal organizing and campaigning. This position is a 6-month project position with potential to remain on permanent staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.

• Implement organizing campaigns with supervision to win Union recognition for unorganized workplaces building organizing committees identifying issues leadership identification and development and preparing workers for NLRB and other elections and / or strategic and recognition campaigns.
• Implement internal organizing campaigns to sign up new members mobilize members around bargaining and political campaigns develop internal team leader structures and mobilize the community and others to pressure employers.
• Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers can / should use that knowledge.
• Communicate with workers including listening framing issues and motivating them to participate actively.
• Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts.
• Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workers and members involvement support actions pressure campaigns on employers and building community support.
• Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevant people / groups / organizations outside the Union.
• Represent the Union as assigned in community and labor coalition activities.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all required administrative tasks (i.e. activity forms expense forms etc.) in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

KEY REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT :

This position will have regular and direct dealings with individuals engaged in a healthcare setting and individuals who work with those that are immunocompromised therefore candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and practices; c) as otherwise required by law.

LOCATION :

This position is based in the Madison office located at 33 Nob Hill Road Madison WI 53705 with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin.

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

Starting salary of $53068 with potential for higher compensation based on experience and qualifications

Company-paid benefits include health dental vision insurance pension plan paid time off and paid holidays.

Send cover letter and résumé to :

SEIU Wisconsin

Email : 33 Nob Hill Road

Madison WI 53705

Fax

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1