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Applying to the OI

Take a couple of minutes right now to start your journey towards becoming a union organizer. Complete the application form below and submit it for consideration right now.

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In order for your application to be considered, all questions must be completely answered and a resume must be included. You must have a valid drivers license and commit to travel and possible relocation to be eligible.

Your Info:

First:

Last:

E-Mail:

Current Address:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Permanent Address:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Home Phone:

Which training would you like to attend?

Date/Location:

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Answer all questions as briefly or with as much detail as you wish.

Note: Spaces are limited at the three-day training, and only those who qualify in the three-day training will receive placement as apprentice organizers. We look forward to receiving your application.

1. Current Position

Please describe what you''re doing now and how this relates to your interest in becoming a union organizer.

2. Current and Past Union Involvement, Social or Political Action

What is your union background and your family''s union background, if any?
What other types of community, political or social welfare groups have you been involved in?

3. Work Schedule and Location

Can you make a commitment to work long and irregular hours including nights and weekends? Are you willing to travel and relocate extensively?

4. Motivation

Why do you want to be a union organizer?

5. Other

Is there any work or volunteer experience in your background on which you would like to elaborate?

6. Please Include Your Résumé

Upload your résumé in ".doc",".docx", ".pdf", ".txt" format
(Application without résumé will not be considered.)

Have you been interviewed by a recruiter?

Yes No

What language(s) other than English do you speak fluently?

Valid driver''s license?

Yes No
If no, date expected

If you are a union member, are you being sponsored by your union?

Yes No

How did you hear about the program?

If you found us on the Internet, what was the name of the website?

Two References:

List names, addresses and phone numbers of two individuals who can speak on your behalf. One reference must be a previous or current employer.

Reference 1:

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Relationship to Applicant:

E-Mail:

Reference 2:

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Relationship to Applicant:

E-Mail:

Union and Education:

Union:

Local/Chapter:

School:

Graduation Date:

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