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Demeka Hudson

Fremont,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Contract Specialist with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente/SEIU-UHW. Excelling in contract negotiation and grievance management. Expert in multiple collective bargaining agreements, fact finding, and employee/labor relations. Demonstrated ability to enhance workflows, and implement organizational change through analytical thinking and effective communication. Utilizing a labor/management partnership approach, has proven to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist GSAA

Kaiser Permanente/SEIU-UHW
02.2022 - Current
  • Contract interpretation and application for multiple collective bargaining agreements.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Partnered with HR consultants and leadership to address issues at the lowest level.
  • Collaborated with Kaiser leadership on mandatory subjects of bargaining, and the joint implementation of department workflows and projects.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.

Chief Union Steward NCAL Optical Region

Kaiser Permanente/SEIU-UHW, NUHW
01.2002 - 03.2022
  • NCAL optical regions LMPSC co-chair, and attendance committee member.
  • Partnered with Kaiser leadership on issue resolution, and rollout of new work flows.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between front line employees and management for NCAL Optical region.
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
06.2027

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Labor Relations
  • Proficient in NUHW and SEIU-UHW Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Fact-finding and investigations
  • Grievance Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Written Communication
  • Project Management
  • Proposal evaluation
  • Document Review
  • Research and Analysis

Accomplishments

  • GSAA Culture Catalyst 2024
  • Kaiser Division's Outstanding Bargainer of 2022

Additional Information

Furnished upon request

Timeline

Contract Specialist GSAA

Kaiser Permanente/SEIU-UHW
02.2022 - Current

Chief Union Steward NCAL Optical Region

Kaiser Permanente/SEIU-UHW, NUHW
01.2002 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Ohlone College

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