Research Analyst - New Organizing SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI)

Posted 3 days ago

seiuDetroit (MI)

Social Science Research Assistants Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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Senior

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$70,000 - $75,000/year

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About the role

Research Analyst - New Organizing About the organization: SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is a dynamic labor union and the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 50,000 long-term care and hospital workers. HCMI members are dedicated to raising standards for healthcare workers and ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all Michiganders. As part of the two-million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), we believe in valuing all workers and respecting all people, fostering thriving communities, and leaving a more equitable world for future generations. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home.

About the position: The Research Analyst provides research support for external SEIU Healthcare Michigan's campaigns to bring more healthcare workers into the union through elections, card check, recognition or other methods. The Research Analyst will develop an understanding and analysis of industry and employers to support organizing goals of the department and build power and improve standards for all healthcare workers. Campaigns can include union organizing campaigns, worker issue campaigns, and public policy campaigns, including developing or supporting legislation. This position reports to the External Organizing Director.

Job Qualifications:

A minimum of one year's experience as a researcher or doing research support for a labor union or organization
Strong commitment to social, economic and racial justice
Experience supporting corporate responsibility or accountability campaign(s) preferred
Coursework or experience working in economics, financial analysis, and public policy analysis preferred
The ability to learn how to conduct deep analyses of healthcare employer finances and business models is essential to the role
The ability and/or interest to understand key employers and growth within outpatient healthcare industry
Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry and/or the public sector preferred
Knowledge of NLRB, MERC, elections/car procedures preferred
Willingness to work long and irregular hours as needed
Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as good internet and database research skills
A desire to be part of a collaborative team in the constantly developing fields of healthcare and workers' rights

Primary Responsibilities:

Compiles, analyzes, summarizes, and presents information on industries, companies, individuals, and issues in support of SEIU Healthcare Michigan's program
Gathers information through desk research as well as field research, both qualitative and quantitative – including engaging with members and soon to be members, site visits, interviews, surveys, networking, attending public meetings and industry events, and more
Collaborates with field team extensively and creatively
Be part of an incredible team building union density and power with a focus on corporate accountability
Synthesizes relevant facts from a large amount of information
Develops and implements a weekly work plan; meets deadlines
Learns new skills and areas of expertise
Performs other duties as required to support the union and its mission

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000/year

Benefits: SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance or work phone provided, generous holiday policies, and a pension plan. The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays. SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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