Bilingual Union Representative (Vietnamese/English) - Santa Ana, CA - United Domestic Workers

UDW Overview: 

United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and family child care providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide and at the national level. 

UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care.  We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care. For more information about UDW, please visit our website at www.udw.org.

Job Information:
Job Title:  Union Representative
Job Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Organizing & Field Services (OFS)
Reports to: Regional Manager
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (In office) 
Job Location:  Santa Ana, CA
Salary Range:  $28.85 to $34.97 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Summary
The Union Representative I plays a crucial role in advancing the member-driven union by fostering local and state power for workers. They execute and organize campaigns for political elections, contract negotiations, and the statewide legislative agenda. Their focus is on supporting and servicing union members, providing assistance in navigating collective bargaining agreements, resolving workplace disputes, and accessing union benefits and services. Additionally, they play a key role in organizing the community, building relationships with organizations and stakeholders to advance shared goals and promote social and economic justice. By amplifying the collective voice of workers and strengthening solidarity, they contribute to building a strong labor movement that empowers workers and advocates for policies benefiting the working class.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Collaborate with union leadership and staff to develop long-term organizational strategies and goals, actively participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes.

•    Collaborate in the development and implementation of campaigns, including but not limited to political elections, contract negotiations, and the statewide legislative agenda.
•    Support and facilitate training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of fellow union representatives and member leaders.
•    Mobilize workers by raising awareness and facilitating discussions regarding worksite issues, politics, public policy, and other matters affecting the lives of workers.
•    Actively recruit new members through orientations, AIMS, membership meetings, new member house visits, and special events. Lead and coordinate organizing efforts and campaigns to increase membership density in targeted industries, worksites, and regions.
•    Conduct advanced analysis and research on industry trends, policy issues, and political landscapes to inform and guide campaign strategies.
•    Participate and lead in IHSS Orientations and execute regional IHSS growth plans.
•    Cultivate social justice, civic engagement, and community influence through local political involvement, human rights advocacy, and health & welfare councils.
•    Foster participation in political activities that hold elected officials accountable to working families.
•    Build external relationships with the community, county officials, and workers to drive campaigns, enhance union development, and increase public awareness.
•    Identify, mentor, and develop member leaders through leadership academies, councils, and bargaining institutes.
•    Establish and maintain strong relationships with union members, identifying their abilities and potential contributions to the union.
•    Accurately manage and update membership data to monitor and develop member activists, leaders, and member participation.
•    Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective communication systems, ensuring effective outreach to members and providers.
•    Assist in creating impactful print and digital communications, including leaflets, flyers, photos, and social media posts.
•    Provide essential assistance to members and providers as needed.
•    Maintain organized work files and comply with administrative reporting requirements.
•    Represent the union at conferences, conventions, and other professional events, networking with industry experts and staying updated on best practices in the labor movement.
•    Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of organizing campaigns and initiatives, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
•    Stay informed about changes in labor laws, policies, and regulations, actively advocating for pro-worker policies and participating in legislative lobbying efforts.
•    Assist with department projects and perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work in this job classification
Supervisory Responsibilities: 
•    None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
•    Knowledge of labor rights, contract language, and lobbying skills. 
•    Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
•    Effective oral and written communication skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver presentations to small and large groups.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, VAN, Organizer, and UDW database 
•    Work effectively in team settings, as well as independently.
•    Ability to successfully manage and direct teams including member volunteers.
•    Effectively prioritize and multi-task assignments and responsibilities.
•    Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience: 
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    1-2 years of extensive union or comparable organizing experience

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in either:
•    Spanish 
•    Vietnamese 
•    Korean
•    Tagalog
•    Russian 
•    Assyrian
•    Somali

Requirements: 
•    Must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use.
•    Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.

Employee Benefits:
•    Health Insurance
•    Dental Insurance
•    Vision Insurance
•    Life / AD&D
•    Long Term Disability (LTD)
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Pension Plan
•    Paid Vacation Days
•    Paid Sick Leave
•    Personal Day (8 hours)
•    16 Paid Holiday
•    Floating Holiday
•    Upskilling with eLearning platforms

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UDW has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.   While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environment can include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gasses, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
UDWA is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Notice of E-Verify Participation: 
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS (888) 897-7781, dhs.gov/e-verify

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please visit UDW’s career page and submit your application.
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