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ORGANIZER, UNION OF NON-TENURE TRACK FACULTY (MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY)

The Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty at Michigan State University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeks an experienced union activist and manager to serve as Organizer. The ideal candidate for UNTF Organizer will have a combination of experience and demonstrated capability in organizing, contract administration, training and working with local boards, and handling grievances, with an emphasis on organizing. The UNTF Organizer must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be committed to a continuous organizing effort. Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and computer skills are required. Familiarity with higher education and knowledge of Microsoft Access are preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, send a letter of application and resume by July 31, 2010, to the UNTF Search Committee in care of:

Dr. Penny Gardner, President
Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty
2990 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 201-E
East Lansing, MI 48823-6219

SEATTLE—Music, lights and a video presentation of recent organizing victories accompanied the celebratory announcement today at the American Federation of Teachers’ 2010 convention that the union’s total membership number has officially surpassed 1.5 million, including almost 70,000 new members in the past two years. The new number represents growth in all of the AFT’s divisions, and is especially significant given the tough economic and labor environment workers face. In the past two years, the union has chartered 53 locals, won 85 organizing victories and organized staff in 150 charter schools.

“More and more people who work in schools, colleges and universities, health facilities, and government buildings want a union to provide its members with a voice, support and resources,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten.