Organizer-Southern Maryland, 1199 SEIU UHWEJob Category: Local Union
Requisition Number: ORGAN003367

Posted: January 10, 2026
Full Time
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Job DetailsDescription

1199SEIU 498 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. TEL (212) 582.1890 FAX 212)399-0096

POSITION TITLE: Organizer
ASSIGNMENT: MDDC
AREA: Southern Maryland
REPORTS TO: EVP/VP
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Unlimited – Reg/FT
SALARY: $81,426.5452

About 1199SEIU UHWE

With over 450,000 members across MA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Founded in 1932, we are committed to advancing quality healthcare, good jobs, and social justice for all. Known by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement,” 1199SEIU has won some of the strongest wages, benefits, and workplace protections for healthcare workers. Our highly engaged membership drives powerful advocacy with elected officials to support patients, families, and communities. We are affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 2 million workers nationwide.

Job Functions:

- Represents members at 3rd step grievance hearings; prepares 3rd step grievance and conducts a general investigation of the case.
- Leads chapter meetings.
- Assists with delegate training
- Identify and develop rank and file leadership
- Interpret and enforce the collective bargaining agreement.
- Walk halls of institution to demonstrate a Union presence to both the members and management.
- Form joint employer/Union committees to ensure CBA is followed
- Conduct new member orientation
- Attend and assist with leadership training as well as delegate training
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
- Convenes and present case(s) to the Hearing and Appeals Board.
- Distributes all Union leaflets, bulletins and information in institutions amongst delegates and
members.
- Serves as a liaison between leadership and delegate body/membership.
- Plays a major leadership role in the institution to create an effective Labor Union movement,
develop and strengthen delegate structure by setting up committees in which delegates and
members participate.
- Write up chapter reports, grievance reports, arbitration requests and withdrawals
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred.
- Should be well Organized and commit to building the Union
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently, solves problems, and manages time and priorities.
- Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
- Good listener; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
Anyone with a passion for justice, the ability to work hard and the drive to make a significant and measurable impact for workers is encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs@1199.org

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by
employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 02.05.2026