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Job Title:

Union Organizer

Organization:

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute

Region:

Nationwide (US)

Description:

THE ORGANIZING INSTITUTE runs a highly selective, paid training and placement program to match talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds who want to be union organizers with unions looking to expand their organizing programs. The Organizing Institute offers participants a thorough look at a variety of unions to best match individuals with the unions most appropriate for them.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A UNION ORGANIZER
A union organizer assists workers in gaining union representation. An organizer educates workers (mostly nonunion workers) about their rights, identifies and develops leadership skills and runs campaigns for union recognition.

QUALIFICATIONS
You must be energetic and committed to building the labor union movement, possess solid communication and leadership skills, be able to relocate and or travel extensively, and have a valid driver’s license. Union, student or community organizing experience is preferred. People of color, women and bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING WILL I NEED?
The Organizing Institute training gives and intensive look at the work of a union organizer. Participants learn one-on-one communication skills, as well as campaign and strategic planning skills. Housing and meals provided. Selected applicants participate in a 12 week paid field training program in which they will learn union-building skills firsthand.

JOB PLACEMENT
Trainees who successfully complete the program are recommended by The Organizing Institute to be hired by local and national unions. Annual starting salaries range from $35,000-$40,000 with excellent benefits.

HOW CAN I APPLY?
For more information and online application, visit our website at www.aflcio.org/oi. Be sure to click on the 'Nonunion Member’ link to go directly to the online application or call 800-848-3021 toll free.

Contact:

Ayketa Iverson

Phone:

4047665050

E-Mail:

aiverson@aflcio.org

Website:

http://www.aflcio.org/oi

Closing Date:

Jan 31 2013 12:00AM

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