Union Representative : New York

Union Representative

Based in Brooklyn, NY

UFCW Local 2013 is a union of 14,000 members working in food manufacturing, warehousing, and health care in the New York City metropolitan area. Our Brooklyn-based union represents a majority immigrant workforce that is the backbone of the city. We are committed to improving the lives of working people.

Major responsibilities include:

• Handling the initial investigations of members’ grievances through their final determination in an arbitration proceeding; and handling representation case hearings and unfair labor practice hearings.
• Contract negotiations, skills, and ability to develop and execute internal organizing campaigns.
• Articulating the union’s vision, motivating and challenging workers by recruiting and developing worker committees and worker leadership
• Assisting the local union in carrying out full membership service programs, including auditing of membership records, preparing contract proposals, reaching agreement on a contract, membership ratification, and resolving problems.
• Organizing large worker actions as directed, by IDing, testing, and mobilizing worker leaders.
• Planning and executing worker meetings and trainings.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of contract negotiation, enforcement, and basic labor laws
• Campaign experience as a union member, organizer, or representative
• Comfort working with a diverse set of people
• Commitment to fight for justice and worker rights
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual Spanish (and/or other languages) desired / plus
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment, with multiple priorities and critical deadlines
• Meticulous record-keeping and note-taking
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours and travel extensively/ as needed
• Valid driver’s license – A MUST

Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits based on years of experience.

To apply: E-mail cover letter and résumé to 2013unionrep@gmail.com.