AFSCME Maryland Council 3 Negotiator

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist staff on negotiations for first or successor collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding and letters of agreement, or serve in an advisory capacity during negotiations.
• Prepare and present proposals, articles, exhibits, arguments, and counterarguments, navigate effective table strategies, and provide information summaries.
• Cost out contract proposals, perform basic research, and create and analyze bargaining surveys and results.
• Maintain contracts deadlines, track overall progress at Council 3’s negotiating tables, and provide guidance and feedback for staff and members. Maintain meticulous notes and records of bargaining.
• Develop and train bargaining teams and staff to become effective negotiators. This includes training, working on proposals, assisting at the negotiating table, and drafting language.
• Develop and run contract action teams.
• Maintain and update group communication to facilitate member engagement.
• Identify opportunities to accretion new members or conduct unit clarifications as part of bargaining.
• Lead Labor Management Committees, as necessary.
• Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Director of Collective Bargaining, and Field Directors to develop and implement comprehensive contract campaigns.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of proven success in bargaining union contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, make presentations, facilitate meetings, and conduct training sessions as needed.
• Proficiency in Excel data management, electronic record management, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience negotiating first contracts is a plus.
• Knowledge of labor law, especially as it relates to collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration.
• Ability to work independently, balance conflicting demands, and guide the work of other staff members.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with diverse membership and staff.
• Highly organized with the ability to track multiple deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours.
• Ability to travel and work throughout the state of Maryland.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable car for business use.

Benefits

• Fully paid comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, prescription, and optical)
• Car allowance and reimbursement for car insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 16 paid holidays
• 12 sick days
• Pension
• Optional 401k
• Life insurance