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The Organizing Institute (OI) runs a highly selective, paid training and placement program to match talented individuals, from a variety of backgrounds who want to be union organizers, with unions looking to expand their organizing programs. The OI offers participants a thorough look at a variety of unions so individuals are matched with the union most appropriate for them.
A union organizer assists workers in gaining union representation. An organizer informs workers (mostly nonunion workers) about their rights, identifies and develops leadership skills and runs campaigns for union recognition.
You must be energetic and committed to building the union movement, possess solid communications and leadership skills, be able to travel extensively and relocate and have a valid driver's license. Union, student or community organizing experience is preferred. People of color, women and bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Organizing Institute training gives an intensive look at the work of a union organizer. Participants learn one-on-one communication skills, as well as campaign and strategic planning skills. Housing and meals are provided. Selected applicants participate in a three-month, paid field-training program in which they learn union-building skills firsthand.
Trainees who successfully complete the program are recommended by the OI to be hired by local and national unions. Annual starting salaries range from $30,000 to $40,000, with excellent benefits.
For more information, e-mail us or call 1-800-848-3201.
