OPEIU Local 30

Business Representative
Full-Time, Salaried, and Exempt

Based in San Diego, CA

 

Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 30, AFL-CIO (OPEIU 30) is a dynamic, progressive labor union for professional, technical and office professionals who represent private sector/public sector workers who value a voice in the workplace, in a variety of diverse workplaces. We are committed to leading and assisting members to improve their workplace, gain competitive wages, benefits, and respect in the workplace.

OPEIU 30 represents a diverse membership of more than 7,000 members in San Diego, Los Angeles, Arizona, and Denver with its headquarters in San Diego, California. OPEIU 30 is seeking an experienced Business Representative who can be an integral part of our growing union. Position is Full-Time, Salaried, and Exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Process grievances, including investigation and arbitration preparation
• Negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Interpret and administer complex legal and contract language 
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• Coordinate, train, recruit, and support shop stewards and activists
• Identify and develop new workplace leaders
• Attend and lead at regular unit meetings
• Implement contract and community campaigns for power at the bargaining table
• Prepare leaflets, bulletins, and other communications
• Conduct internal and/or external organizing campaigns

Requirements Include:

• Experience as a business representative or proven ability to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrated success at contract negotiations, grievance processing, and organizing members
• Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and social justice
• Strong and effective written and verbal skills in a variety of forms, including emails, letters, grievances, settlement agreements, contract proposals, flyers, petitions, and newsletter articles
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines and work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Starting at $74,000, commensurate with relevant experience
• Benefits package, including health, dental, vision coverage with no employee contribution; vacation, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days; 401(k); pension plan.

To Apply:
Submission Instructions:

• Please include a cover letter that explains your reason for wanting to work for OPEIU Local 30 and examples of how you demonstrated success in a similar position.
• Submit your résumé, cover letter and three (3) references to: info@opeiulocal30.org with the Subject Line: Business Representative.

OPEIU Local 30 is committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and interested in applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and genders.