Business Representative

OPEIU 29 represents a diverse membership in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California, with its headquarters in Oakland, California.

OPEIU 29 is seeking a Business Representative with representation experience to be able to service workers.

Responsibilities:

•       Grievance processing including investigation up to arbitration

•       Negotiate and administer Collective Bargaining Agreements

•       Interpret and administer complex legal and contract language

•       Mediation and dispute resolution

•       Coordinate and recruitment, training and support of shop stewards and activists.

•       Organizing internal and external membership through campaigns

•       Prepares leaflets, bulletins, etc. for communication with membership

•       Working with non-profit organizations and community organizing to support them.

 Requirements include:

•       Experience Business Representative or proven ability to perform the duties of the position

•       Demonstrate to commitment to the labor movement and social justice

•       Strong effective written and verbal skills in a variety of forms, including emails, letters,

grievances, contract proposals, flyers, and newsletters.

•       Ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines and prioritize workload, and work i

ndependently.

•       Willingness and ability to travel, and to work non-traditional hours including nights and

weekend 

OPEIU 29 offers a competitive salary based on experience, generous benefits including fully paid family healthcare and a generous pension, diversity and a culture of team work. Starting salary $80,000 and up depending on experience.