AFSCME Local 2051President
Mar. 2009 - Aug. 2011Represented members of the bargaining unit to management in issues including but not limited to contract violation, workplace safety, and employee management relations.
Won multiple grievances and arbitration including an award equivalent of $60,000 from back pay, benefits (including 401K match and interest), and reinstatement of employment after one year off.
Organized and helped to train a contract negotiation team including devising and distributing contract priority surveys.
Organized trainings and events for membership
Recruited new membership through events, new employee orientations, online resources, and training of others in recruitment techniques