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Union Field Representative
Job Posting: Union Field Representative Maine State Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989
Summary: Maine State Employees Association SEIU Local 1989 is seeking to hire an experienced union professional to serve its affiliated local unions. Description: MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 is a labor union representing over 15,000 public and private sector employees throughout the State of Maine.
Duties: 1. Negotiate contracts with public and private sector employers. 2. Develop union stewards, and organize members to enforce their rights through concerted activities, public pressure, and administrative grievance hearings or arbitration. 3. Develop and implement creative organizational strategies to build the local union and advance the interests of its members. 4. Investigate and analyze facts, then prepare witnesses and case presentations. 5. Assist in planning and conducting educational programs. 6. Recruit and develop new members.
Requirements: - Demonstrated commitment to the principles of organized labor to build power for working people; - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to workers from a wide range of backgrounds; - Ability to be self-directed, think on your feet, and solve problems creatively; - Must be able to work independently and follow strategic campaign plans; - Must have experience with negotiating contracts and advocating for union members in arbitration and administrative hearings; - Proficient with computers, internet research tools, and Microsoft applications; - Ability to write contract language, reports and summaries, and to utilize databases; - Must be able to travel for extended periods, and to work long and irregular hours, including weekends as needed; - Must have a car and a driver's license; - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
This position is a bargaining unit position. MSEA-SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position. Send resume and references by May 23 to: Rod Hiltz, Director of Field ServicesMSEA-SEIU Local 198965 State St., P.O. Box 1072Augusta, ME 04332-1072or Rod.Hiltz@mseaseiu.org
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