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Eager to contribute extensive experience Labor Relations toward securing an opportunity as a Union Representative

Problem Analysis ~ Conflict Resolution ~ Strategic Planning ~ Collective Bargaining

Team Training ~ Negotiations ~ Workplace Safety ~ Grievance Meetings ~ Public Speaking

         Able to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret employment legislation and employer policies and directives.

         Solid ability to inspire, motivate and organize groups to achieve shared goals and objectives.

         Excel at effectively communicating with personnel from broad-scope occupations and backgrounds.

         Proven success in meeting with employers, members, and other major stakeholders to discuss labour relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.

         Enforce members rights related to administration and application of contract enforcement, employee discipline, or grievance procedures as it relates to termination, STD/LTD, scheduling, employment contracts, health and safety, and violence in the workplace.

         Seamlessly cooperate with WSIB specialist in facilitating Return to Work programs, duty to accommodate work schedules, and family status and disability accommodations.

         Elected to four bargaining teams as team chair with critical accountability for drafting contract proposals and counter-proposals for collective bargaining including conciliation and arbitration.

         Elected as Region 4 Constitution Committee Representative 2015-2017.

         Elected as Region 4 Provincial Woman s Alternate Representative 2015-2017.

         Elected as Sector 8 Long Term Care Vice Chair 2015-2017.

         Elected as HCDC Secretary 2015-2017.

         Elected as Sector 8 RPN Occupation Division Council Representative 2016.

         Standardized demand set survey for last three rounds of bargaining for local union to streamline process.

         Persuasively lobbied local town council against privatizations of at-risk public sector jobs.

         Organized joint campaign with CUPE in Brockville featuring three successful pickets to promote public awareness towards inadequate staffing at long-term care (LTC) homes.

         First Sector 8 recipient of Bread and Roses Award at 2012 OPSEU convention.

         Co-chair of Labour Management Committee since 2009.

         Held role as Steward Local 494, from 2010 to Present (on leave).

         Currently serve as Unit Steward Local 494, 2012 to Present.

         Served as Health and Safety Representative from 2010 to 2011.

OPSEU Kingston Regional Office, 2016 to Present

Staff Representative

         Analyze situation and recommend collective bargaining strategies to achieve objectives, effectively providing influential leadership throughout collective bargaining process.

         Support and guide locals in grievance procedures to reach settlements or prepare for arbitration.

         Provide training in collective bargaining, prepare convincing proposals, respond to termination grievances, and methodically facilitate bargaining in rigorous alignment with Ontario Labour Relations Act.

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         Hold General Membership elections, coordinate programs in conjunction with Ministry of Labour such as dispute resolution, and participate in strike preparations as needed.

         Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in stressful and politically sensitive circumstances.

         Conduct comprehensive pay equity plan reviews to ensure compliance with Pay Equity Act.

         Review and ensure benefits and LTD plans are administered in accordance with collective bargaining.

         Prepare evidence for disciplinary grievance hearings including collaboratively preparing witnesses for court testimony.

         Play an integral role in mediating discussions between employer and members to reconcile differences.

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, 2004 to Present

Town Councillor

         Successfully elected as only female, youngest candidate, and only councillor who was not a returning seat.

         Meet regularly with local residents' associations as well as school parent councils and other organizations to determine goals and action plans.

         Develop policies and programs, optimize administrative practices and procedures, and work closely with law enforcement and government officials on tackling a wide range of issues from traffic and transportation, to crime and community health.

Bridlewood Manor, 2001 to 2004

Registered Practical Nurse

         Administered medications and treatments, performed sterile dressing changes, maintained medical documentation, and provided patient support and advocacy.

         Frequently checked and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.

         Joined forces other health care professionals to formulate and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.

Brockville Family Medical Center, 2000 to 2002

MDS Laboratory, 1998 to 2000

Registered Practical Nurse

         Greeted patients, drew blood samples, matched laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes, and disposed of biohazards in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.

         Accurately inputted patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information into computer software.

         Demonstrated exemplary leadership talents in training, mentoring, and coaching other medical personnel in phlebotomy and laboratory techniques.

         Prepared insurance documentation, generated reports, updated medical records, and transcribed recorded messages or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.

OPSEU Professional Development and Education:

Staff Pay Equity, 2016

Stewards 3 Disciplinary Grievance, 2016

Women in Activism, 2015

Basic and Advanced Grievance Handling, 2013

Follow the Money, 2013

Interpreting your Collective Agreement, 2013

Building Community through Political Action, 2013

Union Skills for Workplace Investigations, 2012

Stewardship II, 2011

Stewardship I, 2010

Registered Practical Nursing Program, St. Lawrence College, 1997

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HIRING AGENT NAME

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COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/PROVINCE/POSTAL CODE

DEAR__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a Union Representative and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I offer a substantial background in labor relations with proficiency in conflict resolution, handling grievances, negotiating contracts, and collective bargaining. I m well-versed in organizational effectiveness, and am certain that my sound knowledge of labor laws and policies will enable me to effectively transition into your company and yield immediate results. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong expertise in public speaking, team training, preventing violence in the workplace, rectifying termination grievances, and promoting respectful cooperation and collaboration.

If considered for this opportunity, you will find me to be a dedicated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through an excellent blend of interpersonal, consensus-building, and negotiating skills. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this position, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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