ORGANIZER
UCLA
AFSCME Local 3299 is a dynamic, progressive, militant, member driven
labor union that represents 20,000 service and patient care workers
on all of the University of California campuses and Medical Centers.
We are a statewide local and use an organizing-focused model for both
internal and external organizing work.
Job Title Organizer, UCLA
Purpose
Organizers are expected to work with a minimum of 800 workers by organizing
workplace committees, making home visits, performing worker assessments,
planning and carrying out mini-worksite organizing campaigns, and
contract enforcement. Organizers will be expected to identify issues,
identify and develop workplace leaders, and move workers to use collective
action to solve workplace issues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Recruit
and develop worksite leaders to become involved in the Member Action
Team and other union activities.
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Develops
volunteer organizers and/or lost timers from within the AFSCME membership.
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Develops broad, representative organizing committees of worksite
leaders, and trains them to move mini- worksite organizing campaigns.
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Visits job sites to communicate with workers.
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Visits
workers in their homes.
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Writes
leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns.
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Obtains
and creates employee charts. Maintains list, which may include input
on, and operation of, computerized database systems.
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Informs
Lead Organizer and other supervisors of activities, developments
and progress of organizing activity, including worker meetings.
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Enforces
contract and uses knowledge of basic labor law such as FMLA, ADA,
OSHA, Workers Compensation and Fair Housing and Employment.
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Understands,
interprets, and enforces the collective bargaining agreement in
a timely manner.
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Effectively
works with UC management to resolve grievance and other workplace
issues.
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Meets
goals and deadlines.
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Promptly
return phone calls, especially to members.
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Complete
administrative tasks such as Expense or Hudson Reports.
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Accepts and applies feedback and constructive criticism from Lead
Organizer or other supervisor.
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Performs
related work as required.
Directions and Decision Making
This position reports to a Lead Organizer and/or other supervisor.
Direct supervision and direction will be from a Lead Organizer or
other supervisor as assigned. Organizers are expected to report regularly
to a Lead Organizer or other assigned supervisor.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma and 6 months to 3 years experience in union organizing;
or successful completion of an AFSCME 3299 or the like Internship:
or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides
the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Knowledge
of union organizing practice and principles.
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Basic
knowledge of labor laws, especially with respect to union organizing.
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Basic computer skills, such as Word, Excel, and E-Mail Programs.
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Knowledge
of anti-union employer tactics.
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Leadership and motivational skills.
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Good
oral and written communication skills.
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Fluent
bilingual skills are desirable.
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Women
and people of color are encouraged to apply.
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Salary is competitive. Excellent benefits include: medical, dental,
vision, car allowance, car insurance reimbursement, and educational
reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.
Valid driver's license and car required.
Language
Bilingual English
with Spanish strongly preferred for this position.
Please
email Résumé
and Cover letter with RESUME in the subject line to:
WHEN
APPLYING:
Be sure to indicate that you saw this information online at UNIONJOBS.COM.
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