United Domestic Workers

Overview

Description

UDW Overview:

United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and family child care providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide and at the national level.

UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care. We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care.

For more information about UDW, please visit our website a.org.

Job Information:

Job Title: Union Representative.

Job Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly).

Department
: (OFS).

Reports to: Regional Manager.

Schedule: Full Time , In office - Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM (depending on location).

Starting Pay: $28.85 - $34.97 per hour (Depending on experience).

Location: Merced, CA

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director & Assistant Director of Internal Operations, as well as the Regional Manager and the Lead Union Representative, the Union Representative will grow the member driven union by building local and state power for workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing campaigns, including but not limited to, political elections, contract negotiations and statewide legislative agenda.
• Mobilize workers around worksite issues, politics, public policy, and other issues affecting the lives of workers.
• Solicit memberships through orientations, AIMS, membership meetings, new member house visits and special events.
• Attend IHSS Orientations and execute regional IHSS growth plans.
• Develop social justice, civic and community power through local political, human rights and health & welfare councils.
• Encourage and lead participation in political activities that hold elected officials accountable to working families.
• Build external relationships with the community, county officials and workers to drive campaigns, develop the union and increase public awareness.
• Identify, mentor, and develop member leaders through the leadership academy, councils and bargaining institute.
• Develop and maintain relationships with members, identifying their abilities and potential contributions to the union.
• Carefully manage and maintain membership data to track and develop member activists, leaders and member participation.
• Work collaboratively to identify effective communication systems to reach members and providers.
• Assist in creating print and digital communications including leaflets, flyers, photos and social media posts.
• Maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting.
• Assist with department projects and perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work in this job classification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of labor rights, contract language, and lobbying skills.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver presentations to small and large groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, VAN, Organizer and UDW database.
• Work effectively in team settings, as well as independently.
• Ability to successfully manage and direct teams including member volunteers.
• Effectively prioritize and multi-task assignments and responsibilities.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends and travel as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive union or comparable organizing experience.
• Spanish.
• Vietnamese.
• Korean.
• Tagalog.
• Russian.
• Assyrian.
• Somali.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.

Employee Benefits:

• Health/Vision Insurance.
• Life / AD&D.
• Long Term Disability (LTD).
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Pension Plan.
• Personal Day (8hrs).
• 13+ Paid Holidays.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…