Union Business Agent : California
United Public Employees
Union Business Agent
Based in Sacramento, CA
United Public Employees (UPE) currently has one (1) open Union Business Agent position.
Job Description:
The Union Business Agent position provides the full range of representation to members in their assigned areas. This includes but not limited to: grievance and discipline handling through the arbitration process; contract negotiations; assisting, developing, training, stewards; appearances before governmental councils, boards and commissions; working with coalitions and other labor organizations; political action; internal communications programs; and internal and external organizing.
Job Duties:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, Union leadership, staff, and elected officials.
- Negotiate contracts under various collective bargaining laws and with a variety of agencies.
- Investigates and processes grievances and disciplinary appeals in accordance with federal and state laws, agency(s) policies and procedures and/or negotiated contracts with the employer.
- Train and assist stewards in organizing and representational work.
- Work with leaders in the development and implementation of worksite issue campaigns.
- Assist and train leaders to build stronger locals through internal organizing, and external organizing campaigns.
- Other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Ability to establish correlation with and organize members in widely diversified ethnic, social, and economic groups.
- Experience in advocacy and leadership development.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Quick learner possessing strong interest and working knowledge of labor rights and contract language.
- Research and analytical skills necessary to assess and plan effective assignments.
- Valid California driver’s license and insurance.
- Reliable vehicle.
- A willingness to work extended hours and some weekends.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter including a résumé and three references to Jennifer Oliver at: Info@upe1.org. All emails should include UPE Business Agent Posting in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
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