20 Labor Union jobs in the United States

Union Production Labor - Industrial Manufacturing
$20.00/hour, with opportunity to quickly advance, up to $31.11/hr.
+ Union positions
+ Yearly pay increases in July
+ Shift differential.
+ Sunday Premium Pay
About the Job
MLC is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. Become a critical part of our Ste. Genevieve team that support the needs of our surface plant operations. This is a union position where you can bid into a job after 30 days. Some of the jobs include:
+ Kiln Operators
+ Operation of mills, including monitoring feed system supplying the mills and the process itself.
+ Inspecting, cleaning, loading, and sealing of rail cars and /or tractor trailers.
+ Monitor product quality by obtaining product samples and performing quality control testing.
+ Lime Bin Attendant
+ Monitor and direct flow of product from lime elevator to lime bins.
+ Load product into bulk trucks
+ Lime Loader
+ Work with locomotive operator and/or rail car mover to move rail cars.
+ Inspect and clean rail cars for loading.
+ Load lime products into rail cars for shipment
+ Front-End Loader Operator
+ Transfer material from stockpile to hopper using a front-end loader.
+ Maintain cleanliness of coal belts, coke silos, and surrounding area.
+ Utility Operator
+ Use sandblaster and/or high-pressure washer to clean scrubber, tanks, fans, duct work, and other items related to the we-scrubber systems.
+ Surface Equipment Operator
+ Operate mobile equipment (fork truck, bobcat, dump truck, haul truck, etc.)
+ Loco Operator
+ Operate locomotive to move rail cars in lime loading system.
+ .And more!
Required Qualifications
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
Why consider a career at MLC?
+ Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
+ Safety and sustainability are top priorities
+ Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
+ Great development and advancement opportunities
+ Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
Mississippi Lime operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world.and we just went global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company's expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Labor Relations (Collective Bargaining)
Location: Northwest Indiana (Candidates should be located in Chicago or Northwest Indiana)
Hybrid: Onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays preferred (negotiable)
Duration: 5/1/25 through end of year (strong possibility of extension)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $90/hour
Contract: W-2, U.S citizens only, no C2C or visa sponsorships

Scope of Services:

Our client, a large utilities provider, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with deep expertise in Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining environments to lead the coordination and execution of its Work Continuity Program. This high-visibility initiative is critical to the client’s readiness in the event of union labor disruptions and includes strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and continuity operations planning related to both physical and clerical union labor contracts.

The PM will serve as a labor continuity subject matter expert (SME) and lead the effort to structure, track, and improve an enterprise-wide master plan involving multiple stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will have direct experience managing projects in unionized utility environments and be confident in driving outcomes in politically and operationally sensitive contexts.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Develop and manage the Work Continuity Master Plan in preparation for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations.
• Organize and align multiple cross-functional stakeholder groups (e.g., HR, Operations, Legal, Contingent Workforce, Communications).
• Partner with labor relations teams to understand strategic priorities and dependencies related to potential work stoppages.
• Drive planning around alternative resourcing models, such as cross-training internal staff or onboarding temporary/contract workers.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, risk logs, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement matrices.
• Prepare executive-level reports and status updates for senior leadership.
• Monitor critical milestones, identify bottlenecks, and manage change requests.
• Act as a bridge between business, labor strategy, and operational execution teams.
• Support readiness exercises, tabletop planning sessions, and post-implementation reviews.

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of project management experience, including direct ownership of enterprise-wide labor continuity or collective bargaining preparation projects.
• Strong understanding of union environments, including physical and clerical bargaining units.
• Previous experience in a utilities or energy sector organization strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build project frameworks for high-risk, high-visibility initiatives with competing priorities.
• Experience with workforce continuity/resilience planning, labor disruption response, or strike contingency planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including working with C-level audiences and legal/HR leaders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field required.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Additional labor relations training or certification is a plus.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Labor Relations (Collective Bargaining)
Location: Northwest Indiana (Candidates should be located in Chicago or Northwest Indiana)
Hybrid: Onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays preferred (negotiable)
Duration: 5/1/25 through end of year (strong possibility of extension)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $90/hour
Contract: W-2, U.S citizens only, no C2C or visa sponsorships

Scope of Services:

Our client, a large utilities provider, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with deep expertise in Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining environments to lead the coordination and execution of its Work Continuity Program. This high-visibility initiative is critical to the client’s readiness in the event of union labor disruptions and includes strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and continuity operations planning related to both physical and clerical union labor contracts.

The PM will serve as a labor continuity subject matter expert (SME) and lead the effort to structure, track, and improve an enterprise-wide master plan involving multiple stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will have direct experience managing projects in unionized utility environments and be confident in driving outcomes in politically and operationally sensitive contexts.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Develop and manage the Work Continuity Master Plan in preparation for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations.
• Organize and align multiple cross-functional stakeholder groups (e.g., HR, Operations, Legal, Contingent Workforce, Communications).
• Partner with labor relations teams to understand strategic priorities and dependencies related to potential work stoppages.
• Drive planning around alternative resourcing models, such as cross-training internal staff or onboarding temporary/contract workers.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, risk logs, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement matrices.
• Prepare executive-level reports and status updates for senior leadership.
• Monitor critical milestones, identify bottlenecks, and manage change requests.
• Act as a bridge between business, labor strategy, and operational execution teams.
• Support readiness exercises, tabletop planning sessions, and post-implementation reviews.

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of project management experience, including direct ownership of enterprise-wide labor continuity or collective bargaining preparation projects.
• Strong understanding of union environments, including physical and clerical bargaining units.
• Previous experience in a utilities or energy sector organization strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build project frameworks for high-risk, high-visibility initiatives with competing priorities.
• Experience with workforce continuity/resilience planning, labor disruption response, or strike contingency planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including working with C-level audiences and legal/HR leaders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field required.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Additional labor relations training or certification is a plus.

About Apos

We at AposHealth® are passionate about revolutionizing health and wellness by simply helping people move better and live better. How do we do that? Our flagship solution, Apos®, is doing just that. Our footworn FDA-cleared medical device, with a 96% satisfaction rate, has helped our patients with chronic knee, lower back, and hip pain worldwide move, live, and thrive. Join our fast-growing company as we believe our work has just begun. We’re looking to hire hardworking individuals looking to take the next step in their careers.

Job Nature

We are seeking a strategic, motivated Union Health Partnerships Manager to lead engagement with union health & welfare funds, TPAs, and labor benefit stakeholders. This role blends consultative sales, benefit integration, and partnership development to position our musculoskeletal device as a covered health benefit. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in union benefits, healthcare partnerships, or payer sales, with a proven track record of product adoption. Strong communicator, self-starter, and team player. 80% travel required across East Coast union markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full sales cycle: identify, present, close opportunities with union health decision-makers.
• Build relationships with health & welfare fund admins, union trustees, TPAs, and labor-friendly payers.
• Develop clinical and financial ROI cases tailored to union needs.
• Drive inclusion of device as covered benefit, carve-out, or pilot program.
• Collaborate on pilot programs with internal teams.
• Track outreach and pipeline using CRM.
• Act as union-market expert, shaping internal strategy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in union benefits consulting, healthcare partnerships, or payer/provider sales.
• Proven success in getting products adopted by union health plans.
• Deep knowledge of union benefits structures, Taft-Hartley funds, and TPA/payer processes.
• Strong communication skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Understanding of utilization management, value-based care, and chronic care.
• Self-starter with hunter mentality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MSK, physical therapy, digital health, or DME.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management & Labor, Public Health, or Healthcare Admin.
• CEBS certification or experience with union consulting firms (e.g., Segal, Aon).
• Former union reps, TPA staff, or payer reps with labor-focused portfolios.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced, field-forward role with 80% travel across key East Coast union markets. While flexible work arrangements are available, the position demands frequent in-person meetings, site visits, and attendance at union events. Collaboration with internal teams is primarily remote, with occasional onsite work. The role is dynamic, high-impact, and mission-driven.

Compensation

• Base salary + commission 
• Base salary: $100-$25K

• Annual commission based on performance (OTE 175,000- 250,000+)

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, floating holidays, and sick time—all within a supportive, high-performing environment. Work alongside brilliant, driven professionals committed to helping patients return to the activities they love. Here, performance is recognized and rewarded—when you excel, it’s noticed. Be part of a company where your work has purpose.Join a team that’s passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives.

Apply now and help shape the future of union healthcare. 

About Apos
We at AposHealth® are passionate about revolutionizing health and wellness by simply helping people move better and live better. How do we do that? Our flagship solution, Apos®, is doing just that. Our footworn FDA-cleared medical device, with a 96% satisfaction rate, has helped our patients with chronic knee, lower back, and hip pain worldwide move, live, and thrive. Join our fast-growing company as we believe our work has just begun. We're looking to hire hardworking individuals looking to take the next step in their careers.
Job Nature

We are seeking a strategic, motivated Union Health Partnerships Manager to lead engagement with union health & welfare funds, TPAs, and labor benefit stakeholders. This role blends consultative sales, benefit integration, and partnership development to position our musculoskeletal device as a covered health benefit. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in union benefits, healthcare partnerships, or payer sales, with a proven track record of product adoption. Strong communicator, self-starter, and team player. 80% travel required across East Coast union markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full sales cycle: identify, present, close opportunities with union health decision-makers.
• Build relationships with health & welfare fund admins, union trustees, TPAs, and labor-friendly payers.
• Develop clinical and financial ROI cases tailored to union needs.
• Drive inclusion of device as covered benefit, carve-out, or pilot program.
• Collaborate on pilot programs with internal teams.
• Track outreach and pipeline using CRM.
• Act as union-market expert, shaping internal strategy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in union benefits consulting, healthcare partnerships, or payer/provider sales.
• Proven success in getting products adopted by union health plans.
• Deep knowledge of union benefits structures, Taft-Hartley funds, and TPA/payer processes.
• Strong communication skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Understanding of utilization management, value-based care, and chronic care.
• Self-starter with hunter mentality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MSK, physical therapy, digital health, or DME.
• Bachelor's degree in Management & Labor, Public Health, or Healthcare Admin.
• CEBS certification or experience with union consulting firms (e.g., Segal, Aon).
• Former union reps, TPA staff, or payer reps with labor-focused portfolios.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced, field-forward role with 80% travel across key East Coast union markets. While flexible work arrangements are available, the position demands frequent in-person meetings, site visits, and attendance at union events. Collaboration with internal teams is primarily remote, with occasional onsite work. The role is dynamic, high-impact, and mission-driven.
Compensation

• Base salary + commission
• Base salary: $100-$25K

• Annual commission based on performance (OTE 175,000- 250,000+)

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, floating holidays, and sick time-all within a supportive, high-performing environment. Work alongside brilliant, driven professionals committed to helping patients return to the activities they love. Here, performance is recognized and rewarded-when you excel, it's noticed. Be part of a company where your work has purpose. Join a team that's passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Apply now and help shape the future of union healthcare.

About Apos
We at AposHealth® are passionate about revolutionizing health and wellness by simply helping people move better and live better. How do we do that? Our flagship solution, Apos®, is doing just that. Our footworn FDA-cleared medical device, with a 96% satisfaction rate, has helped our patients with chronic knee, lower back, and hip pain worldwide move, live, and thrive. Join our fast-growing company as we believe our work has just begun. We're looking to hire hardworking individuals looking to take the next step in their careers.
Job Nature

We are seeking a strategic, motivated Union Health Partnerships Manager to lead engagement with union health & welfare funds, TPAs, and labor benefit stakeholders. This role blends consultative sales, benefit integration, and partnership development to position our musculoskeletal device as a covered health benefit. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in union benefits, healthcare partnerships, or payer sales, with a proven track record of product adoption. Strong communicator, self-starter, and team player. 80% travel required across East Coast union markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full sales cycle: identify, present, close opportunities with union health decision-makers.
• Build relationships with health & welfare fund admins, union trustees, TPAs, and labor-friendly payers.
• Develop clinical and financial ROI cases tailored to union needs.
• Drive inclusion of device as covered benefit, carve-out, or pilot program.
• Collaborate on pilot programs with internal teams.
• Track outreach and pipeline using CRM.
• Act as union-market expert, shaping internal strategy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in union benefits consulting, healthcare partnerships, or payer/provider sales.
• Proven success in getting products adopted by union health plans.
• Deep knowledge of union benefits structures, Taft-Hartley funds, and TPA/payer processes.
• Strong communication skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Understanding of utilization management, value-based care, and chronic care.
• Self-starter with hunter mentality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MSK, physical therapy, digital health, or DME.
• Bachelor's degree in Management & Labor, Public Health, or Healthcare Admin.
• CEBS certification or experience with union consulting firms (e.g., Segal, Aon).
• Former union reps, TPA staff, or payer reps with labor-focused portfolios.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced, field-forward role with 80% travel across key East Coast union markets. While flexible work arrangements are available, the position demands frequent in-person meetings, site visits, and attendance at union events. Collaboration with internal teams is primarily remote, with occasional onsite work. The role is dynamic, high-impact, and mission-driven.
Compensation

• Base salary + commission
• Base salary: $100-$25K

• Annual commission based on performance (OTE 175,000- 250,000+)

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, floating holidays, and sick time-all within a supportive, high-performing environment. Work alongside brilliant, driven professionals committed to helping patients return to the activities they love. Here, performance is recognized and rewarded-when you excel, it's noticed. Be part of a company where your work has purpose. Join a team that's passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Apply now and help shape the future of union healthcare.

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Labor Foreman 2 (Union)
Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
**Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.**
**By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.**
**Aptitude, JE Dunn's strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.**
**Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.**
**Role Summary**
The Labor Foreman 2 will support construction activities on a jobsite by working with tools, coordinating job site activities which may include prep for and placement of concrete, carpenter tender, demolition, site cleanup, loading, unloading, handling and distributing materials, fixtures, running a buck hoist, and traffic control. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working labor foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
+ Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
+ Career Path: Various
**Key Role Responsibilities - Core**
_LABOR FOREMAN FAMILY - CORE_
+ Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
+ Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
+ May track and report units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.
+ Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project.
+ Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.
+ Understands and achieves crew production goals.
+ May establish labor crew sizes that align with production goals.
+ Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.
+ Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite.
+ Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
+ Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work.
+ Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting.
+ Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
+ May coordinate inspections for assigned scope of work.
+ Participates in punch list completion.
**Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core**
_LABOR FOREMAN 2_
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
+ Manages labor crews for portions of projects or a small project.
+ Creates, communicates, monitors and achieves labor crew production goals.
+ Coordinates work for larger labor crews and/or other trade foremen.
+ Coordinates preplanning activities for project components such as crew size, schedule, materials, meetings and manpower.
+ Coordinates usage of all aspects of construction project resources, including internal and external support.
+ Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives.
+ Supports project quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
+ Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc.
+ Assists with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
+ Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
+ Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
+ Proficiency in MS Office
+ Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
+ Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
+ Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
+ Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
+ Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
+ Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging - Intermediate
+ Acquire knowledge of productivity rates
+ Ability to assess and optimize labor productivity
+ Ability to lead crews and achieve production goals
+ Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
**Education**
+ High School Diploma or GED (Required)
+ Vocational/Technical degree in related field (Preferred)
+ In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
**Experience**
+ 3+ years commercial construction experience (Required)
+ 2+ years field supervision experience (Required)
**Working Environment**
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
+ May require periods of travel
+ May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
+ Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
+ Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
+ Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
**Benefits Information**
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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**Why People Work Here**
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
**Building on our rich history,** our employee **owners are shaping the future** of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment **we do life together** and are generously **rewarded for our efforts**
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Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 23418

Schedule : Full Time

Shift : Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Opportunity Overview:

Eskenazi Health is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Labor Relations Consultant to join our Human Resources team. In this key role, you will serve as a liaison between HR and AFSCME union leadership, fostering strong communication, interpreting labor agreements, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and union contracts.

You will provide expert guidance to supervisors and employees by explaining HR policies, union agreements, and procedures, while supporting issue resolution and promoting a positive work environment.

This position also contributes to the development and administration of programs and policies that align employee performance and behavior with Eskenazi Health's strategic goals.

At Eskenazi Health, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, where employee voices are valued and respected. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that lives its values: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations in Marion County.

We proudly model our PRIDE values:
Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development, and Excellence.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with staff and management, creating a work environment where employees can feel safeguarded. This is a crucial component to retaining staff and improving their efficiency
• Facilitates communication and serves as a point of contact for both HR and union representatives, ensuring smooth and effective communication regarding employee concerns, policy changes, and contract negotiations.
• Assists in resolving employee grievances, acting as a mediator between employees and management, and ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.
• Provides an interpretation of the terms of the union agreement and is responsible for understanding the union agreement and ensuring that all parties are following them.
• Partners with leaders and employees to assist with problem solving, explaining policies and procedures
• Trains new leaders with union eligible employees on the grievance process and the AFSCME labor agreement
• Participates in the bi-weekly union president meeting
• Investigates allegations made in grievances and/or complaints
• Prepares leaders for their grievance hearings and works with leaders on their grievance responses
• Completes the AFSCME Investigation Summary Forms as requested
• Maintains grievance data and monitors trends to share with ER team and leadership
• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to align employee performance/behavior with strategic goals
• Reports sensitive and/or high-profile issues timely to HR management
• Meets with employees and leaders on performance concerns and provides guidance
• Responds to HR Shared Services employee requests for information within 2 business days
• Performs other duties as assigned

Am I Qualified:

Accredited Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology or other related field with at least two (2) years' Labor/Employee Relations experience preferred; OR Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years in Labor/Employee Relations may be accepted in lieu of education.

• SHRM Certified Professional/PHR desired

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Description

Position Summary:

The decisions made by a Union Representative/Organizer can have profound effects on worker's lives. As such, a Union Representative/Organizer is responsible for articulating the Union's message to workers and for carrying out internal and external organizing programs of SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, as defined by the Officers and Executive Board of the Union and division directors. The Union Representative/Organizer will also motivate and mobilize potential or existing members to protect their rights and improve the quality of their work lives and fight the boss. The Union Representative/Organizer will provide effective leadership to carry out the goals of the Union in training and leadership development, new organizing, internal organizing, and political action. The Union Representative will also negotiate collective bargaining agreements, file and resolve grievances, meet and implement Union policies with employer representatives and with members of the community and with community groups.

Requirements

Job Functions:

• Work with the Executive Board members, shop stewards and committee representatives to design and implement campaigns to build organizational power and be responsible for the effective functioning of the Union including leadership identification, recruitment, development, and training of members, stewards, and new staff.
• Design and implement organizing campaigns to win Union recognition for unorganized workplaces, building organizing committees, identifying issues, leadership identification and development, and preparing workers for NLRB, MMBA and other elections, and/or strategic and recognition campaigns.
• Exercise leadership, training and motivation to build and maintain a steward system designed to empower and mobilize workers through contract negotiation, contract enforcement, and other issues and disputes affecting workers. Assign tasks to stewards, be responsible for directing stewards with respect to developing and implementing Union policies on all workplace issues.
• Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers can/should use that knowledge.
• Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them to participate actively.
• Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts. Listen to workers concerns, determine when to file grievances, determine on what basis to settle grievances or prepare grievances for arbitration.
• Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workers and members involvement, support actions, pressure campaigns on employers and building community support.
• Develop written materials including newsletters, training materials, other literature, and press releases, etc.
• Participate in lobbying at State, Federal and local levels and educate and mobilize members around the Union's political program.
• Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevant people/groups/organizations outside the Union.
• Recruit rank and file members to sit on Political Action Committees and participate in organizing legislative and electoral campaigns.
• Represent the Union as assigned in community and labor coalition activities.
• Lead other organizer(s) and be responsible for a program of the Union when assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all required administrative tasks (i.e., Activity forms, expense forms, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate record keeping on facility records.
• Required to work long and varying hours including weekends, nights and holidays. Regular worksite visits, home visits and canvassing.
• Requires constant use of independent judgment, self motivation, and capability of doing all the above duties with minimal supervision.
• Driving long distances for extended periods of time is also required. Travel both statewide and out of state with overnights and periods away from home may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Union Representative/Organizer or proven ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn relevant special body of knowledge including labor law like NLRA, MMBA, FLSA, Cal OSHA, FMLA, Title 22, ADA, Workers Compensation, etc.
• Knowledge of workers, the workplace, labor, and political issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Adept at leading and motivating workers in necessary struggles.
• Dedication to workers' rights and social justice.
• Skilled at managing and meeting many and varying deadlines.
• Effective informal and formal negotiating skills.
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English; bilingual skills highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess information and evidence and act strategically.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept at dealing with conflicting/changing priorities.
• Effective facilitating and organizing meeting skills.
• Ability to work and organize independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn computer programs including Word, e-mail, accessing the internet, and databases.

Tools:

The Union Representative/Organizer is required to have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and a working automobile. Vehicles purchased after becoming a Union Representative/Organizer must be union made as approved by the United Auto Workers Union as a condition to receive the auto allowance.

Physical Demands:

The capacity to lift up to 25 pounds is required.

Relationships:

The Union Representative/Organizer works closely with and interact with Union members, unorganized workers, employers, government officials, the Executive Board members, officers, other staff, staff from other labor organizations and grassroots organizations.