UNION CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER 

UNITE HERE Local 11 is recruiting a full-time Campaign Researcher to conduct research, develop strategy, and move campaigns to win justice for low wage workers.  This is an entry level position available in Los Angeles in early-mid April.

UNITE HERE is known throughout the labor movement for innovative and effective campaigns utilizing corporate campaign strategies and impressive grassroots mobilization of workers and community allies to win justice for low-wage workers in the service-sector (specifically, in hotels, gaming, food service, laundry and apparel manufacturing and retail). Through organizing and winning good contracts, UNITE HERE members have made hundreds of thousands of traditionally low-wage jobs into good, family-sustaining, middle class jobs. UNITE HERE boasts a diverse membership - largely Latino and Asian immigrants and African Americans – with a majority being women.

Campaign Researcher Job Responsibilities:

• Research companies using a wide variety of sources, including published databases, on-line and Internet sources as well as informational interviews with union, industry and financial sources.
• Conduct local and field research on companies and industries.
• Develop corporate analysis and adapt it for various audiences (e.g. staff, workers, stockholders, the public).
• Develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics.
• Develop expertise in UNITE HERE industries.
• Work with UNITE HERE members, organizers, and regional staff, as well as community members and elected leaders to move campaigns forward.

Desired Qualifications include:

• Activist experience and commitment to fighting for workers’ rights.
• BA Degree or relevant research and/or organizing experience (labor, political or community).
• Strong analytical, writing, computer and interpersonal skills .
• Willingness to travel and to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Familiarity with database and word processing software.
• Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines, and thrive in fast-changing, emerging set of circumstances where it will be necessary to work independently and take initiative.

For more information: contact Andy Lee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and go to unitehere.org.

To apply: Please complete on-line application information (including resume and cover letter) at http://jobs.unitehere.org/analystapp.php.  Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an entry-level position. Excellent benefits included.

RESEARCH INTERNS

• Conducting basic research on companies using a wide variety of sources.

• Utilizing the research in various campaign activities.

• Generally assisting in ongoing campaigns, including actions and customer/boycott work.

• Minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week

• Commitment to workers' rights and social justice

• Basic computer skills (internet search tools, databases, Word and Excel)

UNITE HERE Local 11 is seeking Campaign Research Interns in the Los Angeles area to help conduct research, develop strategy, and move campaigns to win justice for low wage workers.  Internships are unpaid.

UNITE HERE is known throughout the labor movement for innovative and effective campaigns utilizing corporate campaign strategies and impressive grassroots mobilization of workers and community allies to win justice for low-wage workers in the service-sector (specifically, in hotels, gaming, and food service). Through organizing and winning good contracts, UNITE HERE members have made hundreds of thousands of traditionally low-wage jobs into good, family-sustaining, middle class jobs. UNITE HERE boasts a diverse membership - largely Latino and Asian immigrants and African Americans – with a majority being women.

UNITE HERE Local 11 is a progressive and dynamic union that represents over 15,000 workers in Los Angeles County and Orange County. Local 11 has been a leader in the fight for immigrant rights. It is dedicated to building a fighting, grassroots movement that is committed to organizing.

Campaign research interns will work with strategic campaign staff at UNITE HERE Local 11 on worker organizing and bargaining campaigns. 

Responsibilities may include:

Qualifications include:

For more information: contact Andy Lee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and go to www.unitehere.org.