Labor Representative - San Diego, California office

Who We Are

California Nurses Association (CNA)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/ National Nurses United (NNU) is leading the national movement for registered nurse power to transform the market-driven health care industry into a health care system based on patient need.

National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, recognizes that providing equal bargaining rights is crucial to improving recruitment and retention and allowing RNs to advocate freely for patient safety and care.

In California, California Nurses Association passed the historic RN Safe Staffing Law – the first of its kind nationwide.

What We Believe In

• Working people and the power to leverage change
• RN Safe Staffing
• Social Justice
• Leadership development
• Growing a national movement for health care justice

The Ideal Candidate

Would relish the chance to build strong workplace committees, develop local leadership, mobilize members to fight against attacks on nurses and health care that prioritize dollars and profits over people.

We value a shared vision of nurses leading a national movement for health care justice.

Requirements/Qualifications

The Labor Representative is responsible for:

• All matters related to collective bargaining
• Compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting pertinent data
• Aiding in contract negotiations
• Processing grievances and conducting arbitrations
• Representing nurses in employment-related problems

Additional & Preferred Qualifications:

• Insatiable work ethic and drive to create systemic change
• Demonstrated success at contract enforcement
• Prior experience as a full-time labor representative a plus
• Effectiveness in organizing membership participation
• Developing rank and file leadership

Salary And Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience: $70,332-$188,796 and outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, and generous pension.

How To Apply

Please submit a Résumé and cover letter. Please indicate within your letter which geographical locations you are willing to consider and if you have served as First Chair or lead negotiator, please describe successful contracts you have helped to negotiate, your role, and the number of members covered by the new contract. Please be sure to fill out the online form.

CNA/NNOC is a premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation’s fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S. and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients and healthcare workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission with a personal dedication to social justice issues to be our Labor Representative.

CNA/NNOC is committed to Equal Opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.

Location: San Diego, California office

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