UFCW Local 3000

Union Contract Negotiator
Full Time

Can be based out of any UFCW 3000 office
(May be required to travel/work in WA, Northeast OR, and Northern ID)

 

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 3000 is seeking an experienced Union Contract Negotiator responsible for developing and executing contract campaigns.

Position requires willingness to work long and irregular hours, strong listening, written and oral communication skills. Basic computer literacy required, advance skills a plus. Demonstrated success in contract campaigns and membership involvement at the bargaining table required. Experience in Health care bargaining a plus.

Work Location: Can be based out of any UFCW 3000 office and may be required to travel/ work in WA, Northeast OR, and Northern ID

Requirements Include:

• Demonstrated ability to Negotiate strong collective bargaining agreements
• Identify, develop and build relationships with a diverse group of bargaining team members
• Work effectively with a team while managing multiple priorities and take on projects outside of contract negotiations including attending events or assisting on campaigns
• Develop and coordinate contract campaigns in collaboration with all depts. including but not limited to Organizing, Political, Community, and Grievance
• Work with leadership to implement strategic bargaining goals to continually improve contracts
• Develop and present creative collective bargaining proposals utilizing a racial and gender equity lens
• Assist in training members and staff on issues and processes related to collective bargaining and contract administration
• Experience in both Public and Private sector preferred
• Coordinate bargaining campaigns to include public awareness and participation
• Work with Union representatives and stewards to triage and process grievances
• May handle mediations, arbitrations, and unfair labor practices
• May be required to participate in public policy activity such as legislative and political work
• Mentor junior staff in leadership identification and development skills and strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Salary / Benefits: Annual Salary range of $99,679.84 to $132,726.81. This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with membership in PNWSU.
Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Benefits,
• Life insurance and disability insurance,
• Paid sick and safe leave in accordance with Washington State Law
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays for: New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. UFCW 3000 is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply
Please send your résumé and cover letter to jobs@ufcw3000.org if you’re interested in this position. Use “Negotiator Applicant” as the subject of your email.

About UFCW Local 3000
Building a Movement for the 21st Century - UFCW 3000 is the largest private sector union in Washington State with over 50,000 members working in grocery stores and retail, healthcare and other industry jobs. UFCW 3000 is led by a President and Secretary/Treasurer and a large representative member Executive Board. Our membership is among the youngest and most diverse in the labor movement. We are committed to building a powerful union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our work places and communities. Visit http://www.ufcw3000.org for more information about our union.