Union Organizer/Rep – Syracuse and Central New York with a progressive health care union. 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest, fastest growing and most progressive union in the United States, representing over 450,000 hospital, nursing home, homecare and human service workers in NY, NJ, Massachusetts, Florida, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The members of 1199SEIU are driven by a mission to achieve affordable, quality healthcare for all.
Previous healthcare, organizing, contract negotiating, union background and experience preferred. Applicant must be able to read and interpret contract language, excellent writing and communication skills and computer literate. Duties include internal organizing, negotiating contracts, member mobilization, leadership development, handling grievances, writing newsletters, conducting arbitrations. Expected to participate in community, political and union events. Beautiful area.
To apply send resume and references to: Local 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, 250 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13202, attention Ruth Heller, Executive Vice President.
E-mail contact: Ruth.Heller@1199.org.