Labor Representative - Florida

About Us

We are a worker-led union dedicated to building the collective power of working people. We fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. The California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) is the nation's largest union of registered nurses, leading the movement for registered nurse power to transform the healthcare industry into a system based on patient need. In California, CNA passed the first historic Registered Nurse safe staffing law, which has made a real difference in patient outcomes and nurses' ability to provide meaningful care.

Our Values

• Worker Power: Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.
• Social Justice: Workplace issues are deeply connected to broader struggles for equity, dignity, and justice.
• Transformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.
• Political Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against oppression through collective action and democratic participation.

Who Thrives Here

Successful candidates are:

• Deeply committed to justice and solidarity
• Strong relationship builders
• Resilient, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Motivated by collective action and worker empowerment
• Comfortable engaging, persuading, and mobilizing others
• Prepared to invest the time, persistence, and collaborative effort necessary to strengthen the labor movement and advance lasting change for workers

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the nurse network
• Identify and develop leaders
• Develop campaign plans
• Maintain relationships with nurse leaders
• Organize shop floor fights and other collective actions, including strikes
• Train nurses on how to handle low-level grievances and represent their coworkers
• Handle all matters related to collective bargaining, including organizing nurses in private and public employment
• Participate in external organizing drives
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present pertinent data
• Assist with contract negotiations
• Process grievances
• Provide member political education
• Represent nurses in employment-related problems
• Travel to worksites to meet with members
• Assist in other fieldwork as assigned

Requirements

• Organizing experience
• Campaign planning experience
• Experience in organizing membership participation
• Ability to develop rank-and-file leadership
• Ability to track and analyze data and generate reports
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours (including nights and weekends), as needed
• Commitment to social change and to carrying out the vision and program of the organization
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Commitment to organizational discipline
• Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural membership
• Valid driver’s license and insured car

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with contract negotiations and processing grievances
• Experience organizing shop floor fights
• Experience recruiting, identifying, and training member leaders
• Proficiency in using an electronic database to track information and generate reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive family medical and dental plans
• Generous pension and retirement benefits

Pay

Competitive salary of $82,762 to $155,909 annually, dependent on skills and experience.

Schedule

• Maintains a flexible schedule, including regular evening and weekend work, based on organizing and campaign needs
• In-person role in Ft. Walton/Destin, Florida, with occasional travel

If your experience does not perfectly match every qualification but you believe you have the skills, values, and commitment to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.