Labor Representative — San Jose

CNA/NNOC/NNU; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,332 - 188,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive family health & dental plan

Generous pension

Job summary

CNA/NNU is seeking a Labor Representative based in San Jose, CA. This role involves creatively addressing workplace issues, negotiating contracts, and representing nurses to improve their working conditions and ensure patient care.

The ideal candidate is experienced in collective bargaining, effective in organizing members, and passionate about systemic change. Competitive salary range is $70,332 to $188,796, along with excellent benefits including health and dental plans and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in collective bargaining and workplace issues.
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present data.
• Experience in assisting contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong workplace committees.
• Develop local leadership.
• Mobilize members against attacks on nurses.

Skills

Creative methods of addressing workplace issues

Collective bargaining

Grievance and arbitration

Data compilation and analysis

Job description

Position

Labor Representative

Location

Based in the San Jose Office

Company Overview

California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses United (NNU) is leading the national movement for registered nurse power to transform the market‑driven health care industry into a health care system based on patient need. National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, recognizes that providing equal bargaining rights is crucial to improving recruitment and retention and allowing RNs to advocate freely for patient safety and care. In California the California Nurses Association passed the historic RN safe staffing law – the first of its kind nationwide.

What We Believe In

• Working people and the power to leverage change
• Medicare for All
• RN safe staffing
• Social justice
• Leadership development
• Growing a national movement for health care justice

Who We Are Looking For

A skilled labor representative who has experience in:

• Creative methods of addressing workplace issues to build power
• Collective bargaining
• Grievance and arbitration
• Compiling, analyzing, interpreting and presenting pertinent data

The Ideal Candidate Would Relish The Chance To

• Build strong workplace committees
• Develop local leadershipMobilize members to fight against attacks on nurses and health care that prioritize dollars and profits over people.

We value a shared vision of nurses leading a national movement for health care justice.

Requirements/Qualifications For The Role

• All matters related to collective bargaining
• Compiling, analyzing, interpreting and presenting pertinent data
• Assisting in contract negotiations
• Processing grievances and conducting arbitrations
• Representing nurses in employment-related problems
• Extensive travel to cover hospital facilities

Additional & Preferred Qualifications

• Insatiable work ethic and drive to create systemic change
• Demonstrated success at contract enforcement
• Prior experience as a full-time Labor Representative a plus
• Effectiveness in organizing membership participation
• Developing rank and file leadership.

Salary And Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience $70,332-$188,796, and outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, and generous pension.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

Location

San Jose, CA