CLEAN CARWASH CAMPAIGN/United Steelworkers

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLEAN CARWASH CAMPAIGN/United Steelworkers UNION ORGANIZER The CLEAN Carwash Campaign is seeking a full-time Union Organizer to help carwash workers win social and economic justice on the job through building strong unions. CLEAN stands for Community-Labor-Environmental Action Network, and is a diverse coalition of labor, immigrant rights, community, religious, and student organizations that supports the organizing efforts of carwash workers who are fighting for better wages, working conditions, and dignity and respect on the job. Carwash workers have formed the Carwash Workers Organizing Committee of the United Steelworkers (CWOC-USW) to organize and win union recognition by carwash employers. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of assisting on union organizing campaigns, including research, committee building, assessments, developing literature, and running meetings and workplace actions. We are looking for organizers with an ability to empower and build relationships with low-wage, immigrant workers, a commitment to union organizing, leadership experience, and an ability to work long and irregular hours. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate with workers at home, on the job, and at meetings. Identify, recruit, and train worker leaders. Organize and mobilize workers to action. Lead and assist with demonstrations, actions, pickets, and other events. JOB REQUIREMENTS Bilingual Spanish/English verbal and written ability. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of basic labor laws, particularly as they relate to organizing. Ability to work independently with initiative and creativity. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Commitment to organizing low-wage immigrant workers. Minimum 2 years community or union organizing experience, and commitment to labor movement. Basic computer skills. An insured and registered vehicle with valid driver’s license. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Benefits package provided. To Apply: Please send résumé, cover letter, and list of references to: USW/AFL-CIO 2845 W. 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005 Attn: Bill Pastreich Fax 213-388-2562 Email: bpastrei@aflcio.org Women and people of color encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer. WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information online at UNIONJOBS.COM. Do not just say the Internet.

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