AFSCME District 1199 NM
National Union Hospital and Health Care Employees

Organizer / Representative

Based in Albuquerque, NM

 

Overview 
District 1199NM is seeking a dedicated and passionate Organizer/Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating initiatives aimed at community engagement and support in a hospital setting. This position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering positive change within the community. Must have Union experience for 1 year or more. 

Responsibilities - Organizing

• Increase Membership in all bargaining units assigned.
• Organize and motivate members, current and future and must have a working knowledge of Labor Law regarding Organizing.
• Know the history of District 1199NM plus communicate "The Union's Value" at New Employee Orientation throughout the District
• Produce Flyers and/or Leaflets for dissemination to general membership on current issues.
• Organize all Chapter Membership Meetings monthly.
• Update all Union Bulletin Boards in all hospitals of their assigned areas of work.
• Training of Activists/Delegates regarding "Union Value and Basics and their Worker Rights
• Weekly "Rounding" in the hospital to increase membership and Union's Visibility
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities - Representation

• Provide Representation of employees to hospital's management, must have a working knowledge of Labor Law regarding Representational Requirements as well as knowledge of their assigned area's CBA's requirements.
• Understand obligations required of Unions in representing employees. Know the limits of those requirements.
• Maintain a productive and positive working relationship with their assigned hospital's HR departments.
• Coach employees in the BU being represented about their contract, and how to "Stand for their Rights" within the CBA. Provide delegates/activists training about their contract.
• Attend Labor/Management Meetings and help the Chair of Committee on the Union side produce the agenda.
• Understand and support the Collective Bargaining Process for the Chapters in their assigned areas. 
• Assist Chief Negotiator by organizing BU around negotiations by leafletting, one on one meetings, telephone & texting, organizing rallies of protest, emails and social media.
• Help Union leadership strategize and implement Chapter goals.
• Present cases to Executive Board meetings regarding grievances that are up for arbitration.
• Work with lawyers on preparing for and during member arbitrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Community Laison:

• Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with labor & community organizations promoting District 1199NM, worker rights, fair wages, safe staffing, and other labor issues.

Education:

• Enhance labor, HR and legal knowledge by staying current on relevant labor issues, attending educational opportunities, National Labor College courses, AFSCME and other labor trainings, Conferences and Assemblies
• Complete other educational opportunities identified by District Leadership in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with labor contracts and contract enforcement.
• Proven organizing experience with healthcare employees.
• Ability to work directly in the field with union members.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to advancing workers' rights and improving workplace conditions.

If you are passionate about healthcare workers and have the skills to represent and organize in the field, we encourage you to apply. 

To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to yolanda@district1199nm.org