Internal Organizer lead- Janitorial, Local 26

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Position : Internal Organizer lead- Janitorial

Background :

SEIU local is a dynamic local of over 0 janitors and security officers in Minnesota, the people who

clean and protect some of largest corporate headquarters in the world and who have a proud history of

militant fights for social and economic justice.

Local members were some of the first security officers in the country to go on strike and engaged in

acts of strategic civil disobedience to win their last contract, and struck again in 3 to raise standards

within their industry across 0 suburban and downtown officers.

In 6, 0, and 4 the janitors of the union, a multilingual bargaining unit made up of Latin

American, East African, and American-born workers, went on strike, and created an alliance with the

Sierra Club and other environmental allies to win a contract with some of the first Green Cleaning

language in the country, and later a green cleaning education fund.

Description :

This position will lead a team of internal organizers for our union. The position will coordinate and be

responsible to develop strategy and program for the Janitorial sector of 0 members within the Local,

including enforcement of the existing contract and the fight for the next one. Supervises front line organizers

and brigades (members on short term leaves of absence), and may have direct turf. Worksite organizing and

supervisory experience with low income, diverse workers, and computer skills, highly recommended.

Duties may include, but are not limited to :

Building an extensive and comprehensive network of worksite leaders, member-activists; developing

a member leadership program, working with staff and other members to identify, train and develop

rank and file leaders;

Recruiting and mentoring of new stewards, leaders and activists; Engaging in one-on-one persuasion,

assessment and motivation of workers at the worksite, in meetings, on the phone and on home visits

as necessary.

Designing, preparing, and distributing meeting notices, flyers, newsletters, and other literature;

including the use of social media.

Maintaining organizing lists and databases;

Planning and coordinating grievances, meetings and public actions to enforce contract language and

• win new contracts;
• Mobilizing membership and ensuring turn-out for community, political and union events;

Leading the development of campaigns to further the interests of the members and the power of our

union.

Leadership development and skills building and daily supervision of the other organizers in this area.

Working collaboratively with other union staff in other skill areas

Pay and Benefits :

This is a position beginning in the second quarter 4. Pay is on a scale starting at $,. Healthcare and

other benefits are included. A car and valid driver’s license are required. Location : Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Metropolitan Area, Minnesota. Local is an equal opportunity employer and, given our diverse

membership, we particularly encourage applications from women and people of color, and candidates from

our own membership. This position strongly encourages English and Spanish fluency.

Interested applicants should send resumes to

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