District Organizer/Representative Jobs

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Location:
United States, Albuquerque

Category:
Human Resources

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Job Description:

District 1199NM is seeking a dedicated and passionate Organizer/Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating initiatives aimed at community engagement and support in a hospital setting. This position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering positive change within the community.

Job Responsibility:

Increase Membership in all bargaining units assigned
Organize and motivate members, current and future and must have a working knowledge of Labor Law regarding Organizing
Know the history of District 1199NM plus communicate 'The Union's Value' at New Employee Orientation throughout the District
Produce Flyers and/or Leaflets for dissemination to general membership on current issues
Organize all Chapter Membership Meetings monthly
Update all Union Bulletin Boards in all hospitals of their assigned areas of work
Training of Activists/Delegates regarding 'Union Value and Basics and their Worker Rights
Weekly 'Rounding' in the hospital to increase membership and Union's Visibility
Provide Representation of employees to hospital's management, must have a working knowledge of Labor Law regarding Representational Requirements as well as knowledge of their assigned area's CBA's requirements
Understand obligations required of Unions in representing employees. Know the limits of those requirements
Maintain a productive and positive working relationship with their assigned hospital's HR departments
Coach employees in the BU being represented about their contract, and how to 'Stand for their Rights' within the CBA. Provide delegates/activists training about their contract
Attend Labor/Management Meetings and help the Chair of Committee on the Union side produce the agenda
Understand and support the Collective Bargaining Process for the Chapters in their assigned areas
Assist Chief Negotiator by organizing BU around negotiations by leafletting, one on one meetings, telephone & texting, organizing rallies of protest, emails and social media
Help Union leadership strategize and implement Chapter goals
Present cases to Executive Board meetings regarding grievances that are up for arbitration
Work with lawyers on preparing for and during member arbitrations
Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with labor & community organizations promoting District 1199NM, worker rights, fair wages, safe staffing, and other labor issues
Enhance labor, HR and legal knowledge by staying current on relevant labor issues, attending educational opportunities, National Labor College courses, AFSCME and other labor trainings, Conferences and Assemblies
Complete other educational opportunities identified by District Leadership in a timely manner

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience working with labor contracts and contract enforcement
Proven organizing experience with healthcare employees
Ability to work directly in the field with union members
Strong communication and leadership skills
Commitment to advancing workers' rights and improving workplace conditions
Must have Union experience for 1 year or more

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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