Servicing Representative/international - Pico Rivera, United States - International Union, UAW

Description

International Representative/Servicing Representative - UAW Region 6

UAW Region 6 represents over 100,000 active and retired members in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawai'i, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington organizing for worker power and social justice.

Servicing Representatives are highly experienced staff who work with Local Unions to build worker power and represent workers in collective bargaining, as well as participate in developing the Union's programs to organize and achieve social justice.

Staff in these positions also support new organizing drives and coalition-building with other unions and social justice organizations.

Servicing Representatives have a demonstrated record of leading organizing drives and contract campaigns to completion, and in particular identifying and developing diverse and effective leaders from within bargaining units.

They also have substantial experience working with Local Union administrative and financial frameworks and data systems.

The position will be based in Pico Rivera, California and may require extensive travel, including overnight stays out of town, daily driving, evening and weekend work.

This position reports to the UAW Region 6 Director.


Key Responsibilities

• Support democratic, workerled organizing, including membership engagement and mobilization.
• Support broad, diverse leadership development (internal and external organizing)
• Handle grievances, including arbitration preparation and presentation.
• Bargain first and successor agreements.
• Identify and develop political/community action plans.
• Support development of strategic internal and external communications.
• Design and conduct trainings.
• Build capacity for direct action and strike readiness.
• Support local Union Financial Management and Reporting
• Manage data to support internal and external organizing.
• Help set priorities and strategic goals of Local Unions and the Region
• Assist other staff representatives in regional campaigns.
• To support all National Departments and Officers upon request and coordinate internally with various departments as appropriate to support department objectives.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Consideration will be given to UAW members in continuous good standing of the International Union for a period of (1) year, pursuant to Article 14, section 3 of the UAW Constitution.
• Four+ years' experience in union organizing, including experience for a complete campaign as a lead organizer or equivalent
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to support leaders of all backgrounds and experience levels in learning.
• Commitment and understanding of building a participatory and equitable union culture.
• Strong analytical and independent problemsolving skills
• Support in leading participatory contract negotiations.
• Grievance handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Drafting and proofreading copy for internal and external dissemination
• Strong familiarity with contract language and bargaining patterns within UAWrepresented industries (particularly higher education)
• Computer skills necessary to support basic functions of Local Union and external organizing.
• Thorough understanding of laws, standards related to public sector bargaining
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Aptitude for mentoring and fostering strong teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that support a respectful and positive work environment.
• Ability to find solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities is a necessity.
• Basic understanding or proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Forms) and social media and media outreach to supervise and direct such work.
• A valid driver's license and a working automobile
• Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the role._

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, in person position based in Pico Rivera, California and the area serviced by UAW Region 6.

The UAW offers a starting salary of $111,760.46 for this position, including health, retirement, and other benefits. Relocation may be available.


How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• Your letter of interest should clearly explain how your experience and training make you a good fit for this position.
• The UAW is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that our collective strength is amplified when all voices are represented. Women and people of color are strongly