OPEIU Local 8

Union Representative

Based in Tukwila, WA

 

Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 8 is seeking applicants for an experienced Union Representative. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is based out of Local 8’s Tukwila office. 

OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, growing union representing over 8,500 administrative, professional, human services and health care employees in the private and public sectors throughout Washington State. 

The successful candidate MUST HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent and significant experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to collective bargaining and workers’ rights.
• Experience administrating public and private employees’ contracts.
• Ability to independently process grievances.
• Ability to write clearly and speak effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to write and interpret contract language.
• Ability to work well under pressure and interact with a wide variety of people in situations that are often adversarial.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy including the Microsoft Office suite and use of the internet.
• Knowledge of issues affecting working people.
• A Washington driver’s license, reliable automobile and auto insurance coverage.
• Willingness to work long hours, including some weekends and evenings. Some travel around Washington State may be necessary. 
• Spanish fluency is highly desirable. 

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Serve as chief spokesperson in labor negotiations.
• Preparation of contract proposals and the formulation of bargaining strategies.
• Contract administration, grievance resolution, counseling and advising members and Shop Stewards.
• Writing professional member communications.
• Preparation and presentation of educational and informational programs.
• Interaction with employer representatives, attorneys and elected officials.
• Internal organizing, member mobilization, contract and community campaigns.
• Legislative and political action.
• Participation in labor, community and political affairs.

Compensation for this exempt position includes placement on a wage scale ($88k – 135k), plus an $7,800/year auto allowance, $1,500/year communication allowance, and $2,000/year in other reimbursements, a pension, a defined contribution plan with 8% employer contribution, fully paid family medical, dental, vision. The employer also provides life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pays the employee portion of the WA PFML premium. Employees receive 15 days of vacation leave, a total of 4 personal days and 15 paid holidays each calendar year. Bilingual employees may receive an additional $80/week differential. 

To Apply:
Please send an application letter stating your interest in this position and résumé to OPEIU Local 8 by email to libby@opeiu8.org or by mail: OPEIU Local 8, 6000 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188.