Job Description

1199SEIU
United Healthcare Workers East

Organizer (Union Representative)
Boston Division

Based in Boston, MA

POSITION TITLE: Organizer (Union Representative)
ASSIGNMENT: Boston Division
AREA: Massachusetts – Community Care Area
REPORTS TO: Vice President
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
SALARY: $81,426.54

Job Functions:

• Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case.
• Leads chapter meetings.
• Serves as Lead negotiator in Union Bargaining and Arbitration
• Assists with delegate training
• Identify and develop rank and file leadership
• Interpret and enforce the collective bargaining agreement.
• Walk halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and management.
• Form joint employer/Union committees to ensure CBA is followed
• Conduct new member orientation
• Attend and assists with leadership trainings as well as delegate trainings
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
• Convenes and present case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board.
• Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates and members.
• Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body/membership.
• Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union movement, develop and strengthen delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates and members participate.
• Write up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred. 
• Should be well Organized and commit to building the Union Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
• Demonstrate leadership skills. 
• Ability to work independently, solves problems, and manages time and priorities.
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
• Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends. 
• High school diploma or its equivalent.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit:

• Cover letter and résumé.

To Apply:
All applicants should submit the above to Damicka.johnson@1199.org the job title on the subject line.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

POSTING DATE: 06/16//2026
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 07/10/2026

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