Union Representative Job at OPEIU Local 8, Indiana

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  • OPEIU Local 8
  • Indiana

Job Description

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 may represent workers around Washington State. 

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, and travel around Washington State as 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 ($84,000 – $129,000), 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 open until filled.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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