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A vacancy exists for the position of Labor Representative/Organizer. The position will involve serving as a labor representative for several local unions. The basic job duties are outlined in the below job description.

The geographic assignment area is the State of South Dakota. Applicants must be willing to live within the geographic assignment area. Preferred location would be Pierre as many of the organized locals are in that area. The person hired shall be given 90 days in which to relocate. Specific local assignments shall be assigned by the Executive Director of AFSCME Council 65.

The position has an excellent pay and benefits package, including a pension plan. The annual salary range is $62,292 - $99,432.

If you wsh to apply for the position, please submit your resume to Executive Director, Shannon ouvier. You must include a daytime phone number with your resume. All resumes are to be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to 3335 West St. Germain Street, Suite 107 St. Cloud, MN 56301. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule a date and time. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Douvier at 218-885-3242, Ext 201.

JOB SUMMARY: 

PURPOSE: The Labor Representative/Organizer is responsible for serving the membership of AFSCME 65 through hands on fieldwork organizing actions, engaging membership, enforcing and negotiating the collective bargaining agreements, and educating membership. The key candidate will understand the value of an organized workforce and be willing to devote their career to ensuring its success and stability.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with member leaders throughout assigned service district;
• Enforce collective bargaining agreements including all steps of grievance handling;
• Mentor membership through attendance at Labor Management Meetings and Insurance Committee Meetings;
• Serve as the Chief Negotiator of CBA’s including filing reopeners, organizing workers to support proposals, research, and drafting proposals;
• Serve as a resource to members for legislative issues, trends in bargaining, and other matters related to terms and conditions of employment;
• Educates officers, stewards, members to empower them;
• Build worker power through 1 on 1 conversations following the AFSCME Strong model;
• Lead teams of member organizers to build worker power and accomplish the goals of the Local;
• Communicate efficiently through production of written materials including leaflets, fliers, and letters to meet membership needs;
• Ability to learn Council databases (Unionware and VAN) as needed to ensure updated data;
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Tanya joined AFSCME Council 65 as a Membership Coordinator in April 2025. She works in our St. Cloud, MN office.