Unite All Workers for Democracy (UAWD)
Staff Organizer – Remote Position
UAWD is seeking one full-time organizer to begin work in April 2023. UAWD has played a leading role in recent reform efforts in the UAW, campaigning successfully for One Member, One Vote and leading the effort to elect the reform UAW Members United slate. The caucus is now prepared to organize for the long haul and transform the UAW from the bottom up to build a democratic union and take on the companies. We are looking for an organizer who is committed to this vision for building rank and file power in the UAW. We expect this position will be renewed on an annual basis.
Responsibilities:
- Take direction from and give advice to the UAWD Steering Committee on matters relating to caucus operation and organizing within the UAW
- Recruit UAW members to UAWD, while retaining and deepening involvement of current members
- Recruit, develop, and support UAW members at the local level, particularly in auto and manufacturing sectors, in running for Local office and winning improvements in working conditions
- Work on large-scale campaigns, such as fighting concessionary national agreements or electing International Executive Board members, when opportunities arise
- Develop and run educational programming, online or in person, about many topics including basic organizing skills, running for local office, and union administration for reformers
- Assist with running phone banks, text banks, and facilitating organizing meetings
- Assist member-led caucus committees and initiatives with administration, meetings, and organizing support
- Assist with caucus functions such as communications, data management, fundraising, and administrative tasks, as needed
- Help build UAWD into a powerful caucus capable of winning reforms, electing new leadership, and transforming the UAW into a militant and democratic union
Qualifications:
- Highly motivated, self-starting individuals with a strong commitment to rank-and-file unionism
- Good track record of working cooperatively with organizers from diverse backgrounds
- Previous experience with labor organizing either as a staff organizer or as a union member with significant responsibility. Familiarity with the UAW, automotive, manufacturing, and higher education sectors is a plus.
- Familiarity with web-based database and organizing tools such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, Airtable, etc.
- Position is remote, but it is a plus if applicant lives in the Midwest
The full-time salary for this position is $54,000 per year, with no benefits. Most of the work will likely be remote, with possible opportunities for travel. As a growing caucus, we hope to improve the compensation and benefits that we are able to offer our organizers in the future. Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We will begin contacting applicants for interviews beginning on March 6, and close applications by March 17. People of all gender identities and expressions and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
About UAWD: Unite All Workers for Democracy (UAWD) is a new caucus of rank-and-file UAW members coming together to transform one of our most important unions, the United Auto Workers (UAW). You can learn more about UAWD at uawd.org.