Union proud representative with a passion for the rights and dignity of working people and the efforts to advance the cause of social justice for all.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District 2 International Represenative
United Mine Workers Of America
09.2014 - Current
Negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements for local unions up to and including arbitration.
Organize non-union workers for private and public sector employers with the goal of adding them to the UMWA membership.
Organize community-building coalitions with community leaders in support of the mission of organized labor.
Travel throughout the United States in community organizing efforts.
Maintain cohesion within local unions ensuring all proper procedures and protocols are followed.
Travel to on-site locations across the United States to direct and oversee organizing personnel during strikes and organizing drives.
Lobbying in both state legislatures and the United States congress with the goal of protecting workers' rights and the pension and healthcare benefits of retired workers.
Work with politicians on the local, state and federal level in furthering the strength and protection of the labor movement and social justice policies and legislation.
Mentor developing leadership personnel within both local union membership and the UMWA international.
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements between local unions and the employers and ensure proper enforcement of the agreements.
Prepare and present grievance and interest arbitration cases.
Write closing briefs for arbitration cases.
Senior Corrections Officer
Westmoreland County Prison
05.2001 - 09.2014
Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
Alabama Legislative & Political Director, Registered State Lobbyist at Communications Workers Of AmericaAlabama Legislative & Political Director, Registered State Lobbyist at Communications Workers Of America