Union organizers help gather people and community resources to form unions and speak with company representatives on behalf of their union members. They are also responsible for organizing non-union members and explaining union concepts to convince them to join, and they're also tasked with negotiating with executives to increase wages and benefits and reduce workloads. They also actively ensure that all safety concerns are satisfied to guarantee personnel integrity.
Union organizers lead campaigns to respect workers' rights and must demonstrate leadership skills and motivate employees to sign letters, attend meetings, and participate in the workplace environment while voicing their concerns. They also develop effective labor programs to overturn inequality and deficiency regarding compensation and engage with high-level executives to improve working conditions, employee morale, and overall productivity. Union organizers typically work during regular weekly business hours, and some are also on-call depending on the project. They use a personal computer to log union member information, communicate with company representatives, and find information regarding industry trends, and they should be organized with their resources and able to multitask.
Union organizers review union marketing materials and approve distribution, and strong communication skills are important in this position to explain union concepts and provide outreach efforts using volunteers. They may also conduct presentations, develop rapport with workers, and mobilize them to organize efforts and present proposals. They also serve as a labor leader in work discussions to provide more hours for employees. A high school diploma may be a minimum requirement for this position, and prior experience in a relevant capacity is highly beneficial.