Nurse Labor Advocate & Liaison

American Federation of Teachers; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life保险

fifteen paid holidays

twelve personal days

twenty-two vacation days

sick leave

defined-benefit pension

Job summary

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) in Tukwila, WA, seeks a Nurse Representative to advocate for nurses within the Labor Executive Council program. You will represent WSNA in labor activities across the state, partnering with labor counsel and local units to support negotiations, grievances, and contract administration.

Responsibilities include training local unit leaders, observing work conditions, and developing resources and databases to support the program.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Washington state is required.
• Experience in labor relations or union campaigns is preferred.
• Strong writing and speaking skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with labor counsel in developing proposals for negotiations and prepares local unit negotiating team for negotiations.
• Collaborates with labor counsel in preparation for arbitration.
• Investigates and processes grievances.
• Serves as a resource for local unit members about WSNA, local unit, contract, or practice issues.
• Collaborates with local unit leaders in contract administration and in work of local unit meetings, professional, and practice activities.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of state and national laws and regulations related to the representation of nurses.
• Participates in developing, using, and maintaining databases that support the Labor Executive Council program activities.
• Collaborates with staff in other departments and works with local units.
• Develops and presents training programs for local unit leaders and members.
• Provides information for WSNA publications.
• Promotes, develops, and maintains liaison relationships with other groups whose concerns relate to the representation or support of nurses.
• Meets with employer representatives on behalf of local unit members.
• Provides information to the Director of Labor.
• Visits hospitals and other clinical settings to observe work conditions and meet with local unit members.

Skills

Labor relations

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal communication

Conflict management

Time management

Proposal development

Education

Registered Nurse (WA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) in Tukwila, WA, seeks a Nurse Representative to advocate for nurses within the Labor Executive Council program. You will represent WSNA in labor activities across the state, partnering with labor counsel and local units to support negotiations, grievances, and contract administration.

Responsibilities include training local unit leaders, observing work conditions, and developing resources and databases to support the program.