Director of Collective Bargaining and Representation Services

United Nurses Association of California/Union of Healthcare Professionals

San Dimas, CA

BACKGROUND

The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals represents more than 19,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals. UNAC/UHCP, as the association is known, is affiliated with the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

Since forming in 1972, UNAC/UHCP has grown into a mature and highly respected professional union that is a powerful force for registered nurses and medical professionals in Southern California. Please visit www.nursesunite.org for a comprehensive picture of this dynamic and growing union.

OVERVIEW OF THIS POSITION

This position is responsible for leading, managing and developing UNAC/UHCP’s collective bargaining program and representation services. In consultation with the Union’s elected officers, the Director is responsible for all aspects of the Union’s collective bargaining and contract enforcement activities. The Director is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the Union’s representation staff. The Director, in conjunction with the Union’s Treasurer and/or Controller and the State Secretary, is responsible for establishing and managing the Department’s annual budget.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Collective Bargaining

• Acts as the Union’s primary lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements, including developing and leading the Union’s negotiations teams.
• Works with Union’s elected Officers and affiliate representatives to craft collective bargaining goals.
• Assigns and manages Union staff to act as a lead negotiator (in place of the Director taking this role).
• Assigns Union staff to act as backup to the lead negotiator.
• Provides negotiations skills training to Union staff.
• Designs, implements and manages contract bargaining campaigns.

Representation Services

• Hires, trains and supervises the Union’s representation staff.
• Ensures the strict enforcement of, and adherence to, the Union’s collective bargaining agreements.
• Determines, in consultation with staff, Union elected Officers and legal counsel, which grievances are taken to arbitration.

DIRECTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

This position works under the direction of the UNAC/UHCP Officers and reports to the President. Work is performed independently, but keeps the UNAC/UHCP Officers regularly apprised of activities and developments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current, active RN, RNP, PA, or OD License or other appropriate professional license; if no healthcare professional license, B.A. or B.S., in a relevant field or background in labor movement and/or progressive movement. Good standing with BRN or appropriate licensing agency (if applicable).
• Five to seven (5-7) years experience leading local union negotiations.
• Experience managing a large, professional staff.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple activities/projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and interact effectively with Union affiliate leadership and Union members, including excellent “one-on-one’ interpersonal communications.
• Salaried position; may require nonstandard work hours and/or weekend and holiday work.
• Extensive travel may be required, primarily within Southern California; current valid drivers license.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Very competitive starting salary depending on experience
• Fully paid dependent health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan and 401.k retirement plan
• Excellent vacation and leave provisions

UNAC/UHCP is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume electronically to:

Ken Margolies
Margolies and Potterton
Search Advisors to Labor
kam47@cornell.edu

For more information about this position and/or to have a confidential discussion about your interests contact:

In California:                                                      In New York:
Jim Potterton                                                     Ken Margolies
831 332 9324                                                   917 886 2429
jpotterton@sbcglobal.net                                   kam47@cornell.edu