POSITION TITLE: Organizer – Union Representative
ASSIGNMENT: Upstate/Western NY
AREA Gouverneur Office
REPORTS TO Executive Vice President
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
SALARY RANGE: $68,000.00
NO. OF POSITIONS 1

About 1199SEIU UHWE
With over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and
Washington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Since our
founding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare, good jobs and social justice
for all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called 1199 his favorite union and referred to us as “the authentic
conscience of the labor movement." Over the years 1199 has won some of the highest standards for
healthcare workers in the country, including good wages and benefits, safe staffing, paid time off, secure
retirement, model childcare and education benefits and a real voice work in the workplace. Our
members are highly politically engaged and active, so we have the strength to advocate with government
and elected officials for our patients, families and communities. We are affiliated with the Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor union
in North America.

 Job Functions:

 - Represents members at 3 rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3 rd step grievance and
conducts a general investigation of the case.
 - Lead chapter meetings.
 - Serves as Lead negotiator in Union Bargaining and Arbitration
 - Assists with delegate training
 - Walk halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and
management.
 - Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
 - Convenes and present case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board.
 - Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates
and
 members.
 - Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body/membership.
 - Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union
movement,
 develop and strengthen delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates
and
 members participate.
 - Write up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals
 - Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

 - Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or
Activist preferred.
 - Should be well Organized and commit to building the Union
 - Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
 - Demonstrate leadership skills.
 - Ability to work independently, solves problems, and manages time and priorities.
 - Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
 - Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 - Must possess a valid driver’s license.
 - Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
 - High school diploma or its equivalent.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and
every position does not necessarily require the same duties.
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and
cover letter to JOBS@1199.ORG with the job title on the subject line.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.