Union Organizer

SUMMARY

The United Farm Workers of America is seeking an Internal Organizer who performs a wide range of duties as assigned by the Regional Director.  Plans, directs, coordinates, and administers  membership growth, renewal, and benefits program for the UFW contracts.  Facilitates the development of partnership opportunities with contracted companies.

 

Responsible for managing and directing worker board and steward activities, negotiation of contracts, dispute resolution and administration of contracts.  Work involves developing operational plans that meet the demands of the organization’s needs, political and Union organizing objectives.

 

ESENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 Planning & AdministrationWork with Regional  Director to develop operational plan.Participates in monthly MOR meetings.Maintain accurate records of grievances and arbitrations in assigned companiesEnsures maintenance and accuracy of membership data in assigned companies.

 Membership MOBILIZATIONEnsures development and maintenance of a functioning and complete worker board and steward structure.Directs and participates in the development and training of a volunteer organization.Implements programs designed to attract member participation.Trains worker boards to develop agendas and conduct monthly membership meetings.Develops programs to increase membership at assigned companies.

  Contract DevelopmentManages the issue resolution process at assigned companies. Plans with the worker boards/negotiating committees to prepare for negotiations.Develops industry, and area councils to increase bargaining power. 

 

RELATIONSHIPSDevelops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with management at the assigned companies.Develops and maintains relationship with worker boards, crew stewards, and membership.Refers media inquiries to Regional Director.Develops and maintains relationships with religious, political and community leaders.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

·  Education:

High school diploma, or equivalent.

 

· Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience organizing, building committees, identifying and developing leadership.

 

· Knowledge:

Ability to use the MOR planning process and use effective training methods for both members and supporters.  Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW and be willing to make long-term commitment. Must be Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish.