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Experienced Organizer (CENTRAL/WESTERN MASS)

Worcester , MA

Summary

Local 615 is the 17,000 member building service local for New England representing janitors, custodians, security officers and maintenance workers employed in the commercial office, residential, and higher education sectors. Local 615 is committed to building a strong Union based on membership participation and leadership development. Local 615 is part of the Justice for Janitors and Stand for Security campaigns that have successfully improved the lives of thousands of low wage and immigrant workers throughout the country. Local 615 is also developing and implementing a national campaign to organize thousands of multiservice employees in the education sector.

Description

The Organizer will work with SEIU members and non-members in Central and Western Massachusetts, in Commercial Janitorial settings and/or in college, university and secondary school settings to build a stronger union, with assignments including the following:

 

1.     Identify the issues of groups of workers at non-union work sites

2.     Effective communication in house calls, site visits, and group meetings

3.     Identify and recruit non-union worksite Leaders

4.     Organize non union workers to take action on problems at work and in the community

5.     Mobilize workers for actions

6.     Make and execute weekly work plans to support the work of the Union

7.     Coordinate rallies, strikes and other actions

8.     Organize and run meetings, identify, recruit and develop leadership among non-union workers.

9.     Write and produce basic leaflets, and other type of communication including electronic.

10.  Work on political and community issues.

11.  Coordinate pieces of the overall program

Qualifications

The Organizer must be able to: •Inspire workers and members in the Union’s jurisdiction. •Ask for help when it is needed and use feedback to improve performance. •Work hard to win justice for workers in the Union’s jurisdiction. •Communicate effectively in English, as well as Spanish and/or Portuguese. •Travel between various sites in short time periods, ascend flights of stairs, and participate in marches and demonstrations of at least 3 hours in duration. •Demonstrate a commitment working for justice. •Work independently and as part of a team. •Communicate effectively (listening, speaking, and writing). •Use a computer including word processing, data base and e-mail applications. •Work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays. •Drive a car for long distances between central MA office and non-union sites. (valid Drivers’ License and car with insurance is required).