Position: Full Time (40 hours) Servicing Representative/Organizer. UAW Local 2322 is based out of Holyoke, Massachusetts, however this position will service and primarily work from the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus.
Applicants must be a UAW member in good standing for at least one year (or 2 semesters if an academic/student-worker) prior to hire. We will not accept applicants that have not been a UAW member in good standing for one year.
Hours of work: Flexible full time work schedule (can be long & unpredictable based on membership needs)
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
• Coordinating member-driven contract negotiations
• Working with members and stewards to administer and enforce contract, resolve disputes, process grievances, arbitrations and Unfair Labor Practices and using these as organizing opportunities
• Organizing and facilitating member trainings
• Identify, recruit, train and develop worksite leaders
• Participate in new shop organizing
• Organizing regular membership drives in post-Janus environment
• Conduct new member orientations
• Engage in internal member mobilization activities
• Organize workers to address worksite and economic justice issues through collective action
• Maintain regular and effective communication with workers
• Facilitate labor-management meetings in worksites
• Building and strengthening stewards networks
• Organize and participate in rallies, demonstrations, and meetings (including but not limited to: joint council meetings, stewards’ meetings, committee meetings, coalition meetings, etc)
• Participate in and recruit members to participate in legislative and electoral campaign activities
• Develop fliers, posters, buttons, slogans and other campaign related materials and items
• Help develop the Union’s message by talking to members, stewards and union leaders, and articulate this message among the membership at large
Skills and Qualities Preferred:
• A demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and social justice
• Familiarity with higher education workplaces (early education, health and human services experience is a plus)
• Prior organizing experience
• Experienced trainer
• Past union experience should include negotiating labor contracts, handling grievances and other informal adversarial hearings.
• Familiarity with labor and employment law
• Basic legal research experience
• “People-person” — Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and skill in word processing and excel
• Detail oriented
• Adaptable to different environments, neat appearance, accessibility to buildings varies
• Ability to work with and take direction from the Local President, Executive Board and Joint Council
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Patience, persistence and flexibility
• Enthusiasm and tact
• Positive attitude
• Fine tuned and attentive listening skills
• A properly insured, registered vehicle and a valid Drivers License is required
• Skills in languages other than English
Office Duties:
• Checking phone messages and returning calls
• Maintain mailing lists
• Draft memos and documents
• Keep e-board and joint council advised of any developments regarding potential problems, hot issues, and activities union needs to be involved in
• Computer literate: email, word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), internet usage
• Managing electronic lists, such as jurisdiction, members, campus managers, etc.
• Fax, photocopying, and filing
• Run errands pertaining to union activities
This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with a starting pay rate of $943/week and generous benefits.
To be considered please submit a resume, cover letter and status of UAW membership to hiring@uaw2322.org by noon on Friday, June 14. We anticipate a start date of July 1 or sooner.