Location
Indiana | United States
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 Union Rep Bargaining Unit. The position is based out of the Seattle office and assigned primarily to the Puget Sound region. Local 8 OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, growing union representing over 9,000 administrative, professional 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.
- Knowledge of issues affecting working people.
- Ability to work well under pressure and interact with a wide variety of people in situations that are often adversarial.
- A Washington driver’s license and a car.
- Willingness to work long hours, including some weekends and evenings. Some travel around Washington State may be 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.
- Preparation and presentation of educational and informational programs.
- Interaction with employer representatives, attorneys and elected officials.
- Internal organizing/contract and community campaigns.
- Legislative and political action.
- Participation in labor, community and political affairs.
Compensation includes placement on a wage scale ($1,559 - $2,382 weekly), 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: [email protected], or by mail: OPEIU Local 8, 2900 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98102.
Position closes on Friday, March 29, 2024.
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