2015-10-27



Vermont State Employees’ Association

Union Representative

Montpelier, VT

The Vermont State Employees’ Association Seeks Experienced Union Representative

Join Vermont’s most dynamic independent statewide union. VSEA is a democratic and increasingly activist union, where 27 dedicated union staff work hand in hand with more than 7,500 members across Vermont to confront and combat workplace and contract injustice. The important and meaningful work is conducted in one of the nation’s most politically progressive states, and the workload is manageable. VSEA’s headquarters is located in beautiful Montpelier, Vermont.

Areas of Responsibility Include:

Administration and enforcement of seven (7) collective bargaining agreements negotiated by VSEA (Non-Management, Corrections, Supervisory, State Colleges, Judiciary, Defender General and Housing Authority);

Responsible for case assessment, complaint and grievance activity, representation for internal employment investigations;

Provides professional representation in Loudermill pre-termination hearings;

Negotiates stipulation settlement agreements on behalf of members under the direction of VSEA General Counsel and Director of Field Services;

May assist in organizing projects upon request of Director of Field Services or Executive Director and in collaboration with the Organizing Department;

Responsible for timely processing of paperwork and monthly reports, as assigned by Director of Field Services, including, but not limited to monthly case review reports; and

Attends meetings on behalf of VSEA, as directed by the Director of Field Services or Executive Director.

VSEA seeks to interview dynamic candidates with a track record of commitment to the labor movement and preferably two (2) years of experience as a union representative, both administering and enforcing collective bargaining agreements.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their labor movement experience to Rstout@VSEA.org. Exceptional candidates will be scheduled for an interview.

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