United Domestic Workers of America
AFSCME Local 3930

Union Representative
Organizing and Member Engagement

Based in Modesto, CA

 

UDW Overview: 
United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 200,000 home care and family child care providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide and at the national level. 

UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care. We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care. For more information about UDW, please visit our website at www.udwa.org.

Job Information:
Job Title: Union Representative 
Job Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Organizing & Member Engagement 
Reports to: Regional Manager
UDW Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (subject to change) 
Job Location: Modesto, CA
Work Arrangement: In office 
Salary Range: (Union Representative I, II: depending on experience)

• Union Representative I: $60,008.00 to $72,737.60 
• Union Representative II: $63,008.40 to $76,374.48 

Job Summary:
As a Union Representative, you will recruit and mobilize workers, facilitate training, and support member engagement to address workplace issues and advance union goals. You will lead orientations, workshops, and events, while building strong relationships with members and identifying potential leaders within the union. The role requires effective communication, accurate data management, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure successful outreach and event execution. Union Representatives also represent the union at professional events, assist with administrative tasks, and help develop materials and scripts to support organizing and advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Union Representative I

• Support and facilitate training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of union members and potential union members. (Such as, but not limited to: AIMs, timesheet workshops, advocacy workshops, etc.)
• Recruit and mobilize workers by raising awareness and facilitating discussions regarding worksite issues, politics, public policy, and other matters affecting workers' lives.
• Actively recruit new members through orientations, AIMS, membership meetings, new member house visits, and special events.
• Participate and lead in IHSS Orientations and execute regional IHSS growth plans. 
• Identify, mentor, and develop member leaders.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with union members, identifying their abilities and potential contributions to the union. 
• Accurately manage and update membership data to monitor and develop member activists, leaders, and member participation. 
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective communication systems, ensuring effective outreach to members and providers. 
• Assist in creating flyers for local events such as Area Informational Meetings (AIMS), timesheet workshops, etc.
• Provide essential assistance to members and providers as needed. 
• Maintain organized work files and comply with administrative reporting requirements. 
• Represent the union at conferences, conventions, and other professional events, networking with industry experts and staying updated on best practices in the labor movement. 
• Assist in logistics to for event set up for actions, and service-related activities, like AIMs, membership meetings, workshops etc.
• Help create member engagement scripts to mobilize Providers to take action.
• Help create agendas and materials for meetings and events.
• Report issues from conversations had with Members to Leads or Supervisor.
• Assist with department projects and perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work in this job classification.

Union Representative II
All duties of a Union Representative I and the following:

• Actively recruit new members through orientations with majority sign-up, AIMS, membership meetings, new member house visits, and special events. 
• Occasionally assist in planning the scheduling of orientations, AIMs, Membership Meetings, etc.
• Independently carries out all tasks and logistics related to prep and event set up for actions, press events, and service-related activities, like AIMs, membership meetings, workshops, etc.
• Assist with escalated tickets before being referred to Supervisor.
• Independently create scripts to mobilize Providers to take action.
• Independently create agendas and materials for meetings and events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of labor rights & contract language, and the ability to learn these quickly.
• Work effectively in team settings, as well as independently.
• Effectively prioritize and multi-task assignments and responsibilities.
• Comply with UDWA’s Policy.
• Adaptability to changing environments and ability to work under pressure.
• Cultural competence to work with diverse communities.
• Practices active listening and self-reflection to support a culture of learning.
• Ability to work independently, organize their time, and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to hold oneself and team accountable to commitments and outcomes.
• Ability to think analytically and strategically and contribute to campaign or event planning.
• Demonstrated ability to meet membership and recruitment outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to assess, identify, recruit, and develop workers as leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build a worker organization and lead teams of members
• Demonstrated knowledge of the long-term care industry and labor laws
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate data on program or campaign area and use data to guide decisions.
• Proven experience solving complex issues and problems in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, elected officials and community organizations
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in cross-functional teams
• A demonstrated commitment to unions, supporting and developing members’ voices 
• Computer and digital literacy relevant to the position.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Union Experience: 6 months to 7+ years of significant experience in union or comparable organizing roles.
• Leadership Experience: 6 months to 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading members or coworkers in team settings to achieve organizational goals.
• Campaign Experience: 6 months to 7+ years of experience working on growth or bargaining campaigns.
• Core Competencies: Proven ability to consistently execute core membership growth and engagement competencies.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking abilities.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer proficiency and comfort with technology.
• Subject Matter Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with the California Child Care System
  • Understanding of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program
• Union Representative I: 6 months to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Union Representative II: 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in either:

• Spanish 
• Vietnamese 
• Korean
• Tagalog
• Russian 
• Assyrian
• Somali
• Arabic

Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel. 

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Day (8 hours)
• 16 Paid Holiday
• Floating Holiday
• Upskilling through eLearning platforms

Staff Union Representation Notice:
This position is represented by the UDW Staff Union/Pacific Northwest Staff Union (PNWSU). Employees in this bargaining unit are entitled to rights and protections under the collective bargaining agreement and applicable labor laws. For more information about union representation, your rights, and union dues, please contact udwu@pnwsu.org

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environments which can include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gases, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
UDWA is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Notice of E-Verify Participation: 
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS (888) 897-7781, dhs.gov/e-verify

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, résumé and list of three references to jobs@udw.org and list the position and city you are applying for.