The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is searching for a talented, hard-working individual committed to building a powerful and democratic union. The successful candidate for this position will have union experience, preferably in healthcare, organizing workers already represented under collective bargaining agreements. They will be values-driven, self-motivated, and resourceful.
ABOUT NUHW
The National Union of Healthcare Workers is helping revitalize the labor movement with its commitment to worker empowerment and democratic ideals.
Founded in 2009, we have grown to represent more than 19,000 mental health clinicians, nurses, nursing assistants, medical technicians, clerks, and service workers. NUHW members are leading the fight to improve patient care, raise living standards, and hold healthcare corporations accountable to their employees and the communities they serve. And NUHW-represented mental health clinicians are powerful advocates for ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and enforcing mental health parity rules so that patients get the treatment they need when they need it.
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to motivate and lead workers in struggle
Effective communication skills – listening, spoken, and written
Capacity to establish and cultivate relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
2-year minimum experience in labor organizing or relevant field of organizing
Proficiency in computer applications including Gmail, Word, Excel, and use of the Internet
Willingness to work long hours, including evenings and weekends
Able to spend long periods of time driving and working on the road
Must have a car, driver license, adequate insurance, and a cell phone with email capability
Preferred:
Formal or informal negotiating skills
How to Apply
https://nuhw.org/career/
