155 Service Employees International Union jobs in the United States

We are looking for an Organizer who is excited to build power with and for working families of all backgrounds, races, and genders. Are you that person?

About us:

The Service Employees International Union Local 925 (SEIU 925) is 19,000 working people united to improve our jobs and our communities. We are education workers and public sector workers across Washington state. We are childcare providers, K-12 classified staff, higher education workers, adjunct professors, public defenders and county employees.

Applicants should have a passion for building power with workers, organizing, and the mission of SEIU Local 925. This position will be based in our Seattle office, as part of a Statewide campaign with regular travel. This is a full-time position working with a diverse membership based out of Seattle. A driver’s license and a car are required.

About the position:

SEIU Local 925 is looking for a strategic and collaborative Internal Organizer who will work with existing union members on workplace fights, bargaining campaigns, and other power building. Our country has been in a period of sustained attack on working families. We are looking for someone who is creative, dedicated to organizing, and unafraid to take risks and try new tactics and organizing styles. Organizer positions will be based out of the Seattle office. Please note that this is a salaried position, and hours vary according to campaign needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Develop and grow member leaders.
  • Identify, organize and coach members to engage and lead their fellow union members.
  • Create individual member development plans to further leadership. development, including recruiting and preparing members to be stewards, officers, and other roles in their union.
  • Seek out campaigns and issues that engage the full diversity of our membership, and develop workplans that specifically engage members who are people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, young adults, and/or from marginalized communities.
  • Participate in legislative and political work and engage members to do so
  • Lead and maintain relationships with community allies, partner organizations and labor coalitions on issue campaigns.

Qualifications:

• • Preferred union organizing experience.
  • Creativity and willingness to take risks in a supportive environment
  • Commitment to developing leaders and organizing to win issue campaigns
  • Experience working alongside communities of color and/or immigrant and refugee communities strongly preferred, as is fluency in a second language.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities at once and prioritize appropriately.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Possess technology skills.
  • Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel both regionally and nationally as necessary.

Women, people of color and individuals who speak multiple languages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

As part of the Labor Department team, the Coordinator will have primary responsibility for all aspects of maintaining and updating the Department’s Contract and Pension Fund database including revision to Collective Bargaining Language, review and approval of union wage sheets and associated adjustments to rates of pay. This is an entry level position with growth potential for candidates with an interest in pursuing a career in Labor Relations. Candidates must possess great attention to detail, be willing to provide additional project support when required, have the ability to work independently and correctly prioritize and manage deadlines.

We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn. If you’re motivated by professional growth and want to contribute to shaping labor practices within a respected organization, this role is an ideal starting point.

• Review and update Contracts Database to accurately reflect all revisions to Collective Bargaining Agreements—building a strong foundation in contract interpretation and labor policy.
• Maintain and update Pension Fund Database including yearly outreach to Funds—gaining experience in financial oversight and compliance.
• Review, calculate, and approve Union wage rate schedules—developing analytical and problem-solving skills with direct business impact.
• Review and revise collective bargaining agreements including interpretation of language changes and impact on organization.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Vice President of Labor Relations—offering visibility into strategic decision-making and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, labor relations, human resources, or legal field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of business office experience preferred.
• Construction administration and/or union environment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills; extremely detail oriented; ability to multi-task and prioritize independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision of the Director of Labor Relations, participates in the administration of Labor Relations programs of the Health and Hospitals Corporation, including contract negotiations and interpretation, investigation and processing of employee grievances and hospital discipline. Conducts hearings at the Corporate level, participates in arbitration appeals and maintains liaison with employee union representatives and personnel labor relations administrators of local hospitals. Performs related work in public employee labor relations in conduct of union-management activities.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Participates in collective bargaining discussions through direct negotiations with unions on noneconomic demands and, in cooperation with New York City Office of Labor Relations, on matters of an economic nature.
• Prepares progress reports, develops summaries and reports status of negotiations, including trends, likeliness of impasses and resolution of collective bargaining matters. Assists in preparation of Corporation’s position before fact-finding impasse panels.
• Prepares analysis of impact of union demands on hospital operations and prepares rebuttals and strategies to deal with such, including recommendations for management’s counter demands prior to and during negotiations
• Interprets contracts and agreements and Labor Relations Orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreement affecting labor relations, employee relations and personnel management activities.
• Investigates and processes employees’ grievances to be handled at the Corporate level, prepares reports and provides recommendations for their resolution.
• Serves as Hearing Officer for grievances handled at the Corporate level and represents the Corporation when appealed to City Office of Labor Relations and at arbitration hearings.
• Meets with Union representatives in Labor-Management meetings to discuss and seek resolution of Corporation system-wide or local issues. Maintains ongoing liaison with Union and Union Representatives.
• Discusses local hospital issues and their resolution with personnel-labor relations management staff. Maintains routine contact with hospital representatives.
• Maintains liaison with Office of Labor Relations, Office of Collective Bargaining and other City, State or Federal agencies relating to various labor relations matters.
• Performs labor relations research for development of labor-management programs, and for preparation of negotiations, and prepares studies and reports in support of programmatic recommendations and conduct of activities of the Office of Labor Relations.
• Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Personnel, Public or Business Administration, Economics, Management, Law or a related discipline; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in area of labor relations, including negotiation and administration of agreements of labor relations matters; or

2. A combination of training and experience, which is equivalent to “1” above. Higher-level of education may be substituted for one (1) year of experience, however only education above a Bachelor’s level can be counted towards substitution for experience. Therefore, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the disciplines listed in “1” above, or a closely related discipline.

UCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to represent the University in labor arbitrations, internal administrative hearings, and proceedings before the California Public Employment Relations Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading public research universities and make a .

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

As part of the Labor Department team, the Coordinator will have primary responsibility for all aspects of maintaining and updating the Department's Contract and Pension Fund database including revision to Collective Bargaining Language, review and approval of union wage sheets and associated adjustments to rates of pay. This is an entry level position with growth potential for candidates with an interest in pursuing a career in Labor Relations. Candidates must possess great attention to detail, be willing to provide additional project support when required, have the ability to work independently and correctly prioritize and manage deadlines.

We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn. If you're motivated by professional growth and want to contribute to shaping labor practices within a respected organization, this role is an ideal starting point.

• Review and update Contracts Database to accurately reflect all revisions to Collective Bargaining Agreements-building a strong foundation in contract interpretation and labor policy.
• Maintain and update Pension Fund Database including yearly outreach to Funds-gaining experience in financial oversight and compliance.
• Review, calculate, and approve Union wage rate schedules-developing analytical and problem-solving skills with direct business impact.
• Review and revise collective bargaining agreements including interpretation of language changes and impact on organization.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Vice President of Labor Relations-offering visibility into strategic decision-making and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in business, labor relations, human resources, or legal field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of business office experience preferred.
• Construction administration and/or union environment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills; extremely detail oriented; ability to multi-task and prioritize independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Director, Labor Relations to join our team. The salary range for this position: $130,000.00 - 150,000.00. Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to and working with the Vice President, Employee Experience and Engagement (Human Resources), the Labor Relations Director at ArtCenter College of Design will work with the VP to lead, facilitate and manage the College's labor relations program. This includes, but is not limited to, developing policies, programs, practices and procedures and providing guidance for all labor relations matters. Working with labor counsel, the incumbent will serve as the College's chief negotiator, will guide all bargaining strategies with the understanding that positive experiences and engagements of our students, faculty and staff are a priority for the College, while maintaining the financial viability of the College and the high standard of education that it's known for.

The incumbent will listen, learn and understand the needs of the College community and the guiding principles that drive our organizational culture to lead the day-to-day administration, execution and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, MOUs, side letters, including compliance and effective project management of union contract negotiations, effects bargaining, information requests, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution.

This is a full-time in-region position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to meet the demands of the work, which could include weekends or evenings. However, it is expected that the incumbent perform work in the office at least three days out of the workweek.

Labor Administration 60%

• Timely respond to information requests for bargaining, hearings, NLRB lawsuits, mediations, arbitrations or other matters that require the College to respond to said requests; assess what information is required under the law and within the union contract; as required, participate in said proceedings
• Maintain a labor activity portal to track all labor activities
• Lead the ACFF-ACCD Committee meetings to facilitate proactive and positive labor relations with the union; prepare objectives and agendas
• As a subject matter expert on labor relations, counsel and guide leadership, department heads, managers and supervisors on delicate and sensitive matters pertaining to union issues
• With a strong command and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement, provide ongoing interpretation, including holding learning sessions with academic and operational leadership for compliance with and administration of the collective bargaining agreement
• In partnership with Marketing and Communications (as necessary), communicate ongoing messaging about bargaining status and other labor relations issues
• As the primary liaison for the union, establish and cultivate professional, productive, collaborative and collegial relationships with internal and external union representatives
• Oversee the grievance process to ensure compliance and facilitate any solutions before they lead to mediation or arbitration
• Comply with federal and state labor and employment laws, including the NLRB and the NLRA for all bargaining activities; consult with legal as needed
• Provide bargaining updates to the Board of Trustees, as requested

Contract Bargaining Administration 30%

• Serve as chief negotiator for the College, including new contracts, effects bargaining, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), successor agreements, side agreements, settlement agreements and meet and confers; consult with legal counsel and the VP as needed for strategic direction
• Work directly with the union's chief negotiator(s) for bargaining schedules and processes
• Collaborate with the union's chief negotiator(s) to identify issues and possible responses associated with bargaining - both in advance of negotiations for strategic planning and during negotiations as new issues arise
• Meet with College administrators to define bargaining goals and principles, understand cultural impacts, and develop approaches and strategies for negotiations
• Hold listening sessions to collect, aggregate and analyze data from various departments and operational units to assess current business practices and the cost impact of potential bargaining initiatives
• Use information learned in information sessions and data gathering to draft proposals for negotiations; receive and assess feedback; track all revisions; record tentative agreements
• Lead contract negotiating team (CNT) members during regularly scheduled team meetings from strategies to table negotiations; consult with subject matter experts on various bargaining topics to assess impacts during bargaining
• Hear and investigate all union claims of potential unfair labor practice (ULP) charges or claims that require effects bargaining or a meet and confer; gather and coordinate information requests from relevant departments and operational units to form the College's defense and to assess the merits of the claims under the collective bargaining agreement; prepare responses with clear and concise recitation of the facts, applicable law or contract provisions, appropriate analysis, and recommendations for courses of action
• Organize and document all steps of the bargaining process up to and including contract ratification or impasse protocols

Other Duties as Assigned 10%

• Maintain memberships and active involvement in applicable professional organizations
• Serve on educational or college-wide committees, work groups, task forces and/or councils
• Research trends, best practices and other data that will inform bargaining and labor relations practices and strategies
• Maintain bargaining records and files
• Ongoing learning on federal and state labor and employment laws

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or other related fields from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in labor relations, business affairs, or legal affairs department
• Proven analytical abilities and project management skills
• A tactful and proven record of accomplishment of successful contract negotiations, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, flexibility, and the ability to effectively collaborate while maintaining tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated skills necessary to bargain in good faith and represent the organization's interests effectively, including in-depth wage and benefits negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations and challenging conversations productively
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, proven by the ability to drive projects to successful completion without supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including grammar proficiency and persuasive writing skills; ability to write union contract proposals
• Reliability in handling confidential information and exercising appropriate judgment and strong business acumen in executing tasks
• Ability and willingness to solve problems, prioritize, negotiate and juggle changing deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment-related matters
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Zoom in Windows
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment into workplace practices within ArtCenter's diverse communities
• Ability to enforce and implement policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor in employment law or another related field
• Higher education labor relations

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, dust and noise.

Physical: The position is performed in an office setting. Employees are stationary most of the time but may move around the office environment for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Labor Relations Attorney to represent the agency and assist in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts covering employees in over one hundred civil service titles. Under direction of the Executive Director of Labor Relations and with the latitude to exercise independent judgment, the incumbent will:

• Provide advice to the agency's uniformed and non-uniformed managers.

• Interpret labor contracts, rules and regulations and attend meetings.

• Serve as a liaison between the department and various labor unions.

• Conduct Step two conferences on grievances and disciplinary matters of

non-uniformed employees.

• Evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency.

• Draft charges at third-step grievance hearings and trials at the Office of

Administrative Trials and Hearings.

• Investigate and research labor related matters, grievances and related

issues.

• Respond to union grievances including health and safety matters.

• Handle workplace violence issues and meetings.

• Act as liaison with the Office of Labor Relations regarding collective

bargaining and labor relations matters.

• Handle accretion petitions, arbitrations and hearings at the Office of

Collective Bargaining.

• Consult with the General Counsel, where appropriate concerning the legal

framework of negotiation strategies.

• Collaborate with the Corporation Counsel and the Department's General

Counsel; on litigation matters.

• Represent the unit in orientation and training sessions of agency staff.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Preferred Skills

• Professional experience in Labor Relations & collective bargaining

negotiations.

• Experience in trials/administrative hearings.

• Knowledge of citywide policies and procedures issued by the Department of

Citywide Administrative Services.

• Knowledge of Labor Relations including the Collective Bargaining

Agreements.

• Ability to work independently; establish and maintain working relationships.

• Interpret complex rules, contracts, arbitration awards and other official

mandates.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Qualifications

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 92,525.00

Salary Max: $106,404.00

• In a fast-paced work environment, manage a high volume of inquiries seeking advice and counsel concerning fact-finding investigations, the grievance procedure, discipline, the duty to bargain and other legal requirements under the National Labor Relations Act and the interpretation of the various collective bargaining contracts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management representatives and union leadership and partner with both groups to facilitate the resolution of labor issues.
• Represent the company in labor arbitrations concerning discipline and matters of contract interpretation. Preparation for the arbitration proceeding to include investigating the facts to develop the case, conducting in-depth legal research and reviewing arbitration precedence to develop the theory of the case and writing post hearing briefs.
• Participate in collective bargaining.
• Present to executive leadership on notable arbitration decisions and HR Labor Relations initiatives.
• Draft labor relations updates and correspondence for company-wide distribution.
• Facilitate skills-based labor relations training for all management employees.
• Serve as company advocate in NYS Unemployment Insurance hearings, as needed.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience and
• Juris Doctorate

• NYS Bar Admission

• 5-7 years Full time labor relations experience at a large, unionized employer or large union which must including arbitration experience as advocate. Other litigation experience may be an acceptable substitute. Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Required
• Competence in all Microsoft applications. Required
• Competence in data analytics and labor costing. Preferred

• Driver's License Required

• Must sit or stand to answer a phone for entire shift
• Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits