Bilingual Grievance Representative
Position Summary
32BJ SEIU is one of the largest and most dynamic labor unions in the East coast, with over 175,000 members in twelve states and Washington, DC. The Union is at the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, including campaigns to guarantee living wages, promote responsible development and expand access to health care. Its parent organization, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), is the nation’s largest labor union. District 615 – located in Boston – is committed to building a strong Union based on membership participation and leadership development. As an integrated part of the Union, the bilingual Service Center (Grievance) Representative will handle grievances and work to enforce the terms of collective bargaining agreements in coordination with field organizers and member leaders.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Complete intake with members.
- Review and interpret multiple collective bargaining agreements, identify issues and contract violations.
- File grievances, investigate assigned cases ensuring accurate assessment of issues, documentation of facts, maintenance of timelines, and enforcement of contract.
- Represent union members at grievance hearings; prepare members to present their story and advocate for them.
- Negotiate solutions with employers and management representatives while adhering to CBA language and standards.
- Work closely with field organizers in assigned turfs.
- Perform various administrative duties.
This is a full-time position. Must be bilingual in Spanish/English, both verbal and written. Trilingual in Spanish/English/Portuguese preferred. Commitment to social justice with previous experience in organizing or legal field preferred. Availability to work periodic Saturdays as scheduled.
How to Apply
32BJ offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their qualified dependents, and retirement benefits. This is a full-time position based in the Boston office.
Please send resume and letter of interest to: HR@seiu32bj.org. Please include “615 Service Center rep” in the subject line of your email.
32BJ SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Local 32BJ has implemented a vaccine mandate. Bona fide religious and ADA exemptions are permitted with additional safety measures.
- Boston
- Full Benefits
- Equal Opportunity
Please send resume and letter of interest to: HR@seiu32bj.org. Please include “615 Service Center rep” in the subject line of your email.
32BJ SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Local 32BJ has implemented a vaccine mandate. Bona fide religious and ADA exemptions are permitted with additional safety measures.