Research Analyst – New Organizing

Seiu49; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous holiday policies

Pension plan

Job summary

Seiu49 is seeking a Research Analyst to provide crucial support for campaigns aiming to increase healthcare worker union representation. The role involves conducting deep financial and business model analyses of healthcare employers, engaging in qualitative and quantitative research, and synthesizing information to support organizing efforts.

Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to social justice and experience in field research. The position includes excellent benefits such as health coverage, an auto allowance, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in research support for a labor union.
• Knowledge of NLRB and MERC procedures preferred.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and present industry information to support campaigns.
• Conduct desk and field research, including engaging with members.
• Collaborate with the field team to build union power.

Skills

Research experience

Commitment to social justice

Excel proficiency

Experience in healthcare industry

Qualitative and quantitative research skills

Job description

About the organization

SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is a dynamic labor union and the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 50,000 long-term care and hospital workers. HCMI members are dedicated to raising standards for healthcare workers and ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all Michiganders. As part of the two-million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), we believe in valuing all workers and respecting all people, fostering thriving communities, and leaving a more equitable world for future generations. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home.

About the position

The Research Analyst provides research support for external SEIU Healthcare Michigan’s campaigns to bring more healthcare workers into the union through elections, card check, recognition or other methods. The Research Analyst will develop an understanding and analysis of industry and employers to support organizing goals of the department and build power and improve standards for all healthcare workers. Campaigns can include union organizing campaigns, worker issue campaigns, and public policy campaigns, including developing or supporting legislation. This position reports to the External Organizing Director.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of one year’s experience as a researcher or doing research support for a labor union or organization
• Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
• Experience supporting corporate responsibility or accountability campaign(s) preferred
• Coursework or experience working in economics, financial analysis, and public policy analysis preferred
• The ability to learn how to conduct deep analyses of healthcare employer finances and business models is essential to the role
• The ability and/or interest to understand key employers and growth within outpatient healthcare industry
• Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry and/or the public sector preferred
• Knowledge of NLRB, MERC, elections/card procedures preferred
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as needed
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as good internet and database research skills
• A desire to be part of a collaborative team in the constantly developing fields of healthcare and workers’ rights

Primary Responsibilities

• Compiles, analyzes, summarizes, and presents information on industries, companies, individuals, and issues in support of SEIU Healthcare Michigan’s program
• Gathers information through desk research as well as field research, both qualitative and quantitative – including engaging with members and soon to be members, site visits, interviews, surveys, networking, attending public meetings and industry events, and more
• Collaborates with field team extensively and creatively
• Be part of an incredible team building union density and power with a focus on corporate accountability
• Synthesizes relevant facts from a large amount of information
• Develops and implements a weekly work plan; meets deadlines
• Learns new skills and areas of expertise
• Performs other duties as required to support the union and its mission

Benefits

SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance or work phone provided, generous holiday policies, and a pension plan.

The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.