Gabriel Hargrove
Labor and Community Organizer
Denver,CO
Summary
Activist and Labor & Community Organizer with extensive experience in representation, organizing, activism, and socio-economic advocacy dedicated to improving workers' quality of life. Visionary leader with a proven track record in executing strategic plans, representation, organizing campaigns, building relationships, and maintaining a strong legislative presence. Skilled at turning apathy into action and empowering individuals to ensure their voices are heard loudly. Forward-thinking and industrious with a diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and empowerment. Known for driving operational success and achieving high member satisfaction through effective on-site evaluations and communication. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and adapt to evolving project requirements while utilizing strong analytical and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative
Oregon School Employees Association, AFT Local 6732
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Led internal organizing efforts, empowering members and cultivating leadership skills, resulting in a growing, more active, and engaged membership base.
- Represented workers in pre-determination, disciplinary, grievance, and arbitration hearings.
- Led contract negotiations, mediation, coalition building, political action, and contract administration.
- Advocated for workers' interests at legislative hearings, city council & school board meetings, and meetings with key stakeholders
Organizer
Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed strategic campaign plans for optimal resource allocation and messaging effectiveness.
- Identified, recruited, developed, and organized workers at St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, OR, and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Portland, OR; led successful OFNHP organizing campaigns, establishing two new bargaining units.
- Identified, trained, and supported member leaders in investigatory meetings, grievances hearings, and monitored steward performance to ensure fulfillment of the duty of fair representation.
- Facilitated investigatory meetings, grievance hearings, new employee orientations, and arbitration hearings
- Improved employee engagement by developing and implementing effective internal communication strategies.
Field Representative
Alaska Public Employees Association, AFT Local 4900
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed comprehensive campaign plans by analyzing member needs, employer practices, and industry trends.
- Responsible for member representation on all levels, investigated, filed, and negotiated grievances, ensuring excellent representation
- Spearheaded internal organizing programs, collaborating with legal counsel to mitigate employment risks and ensure the best possible outcome.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support social justice initiatives aligned with union goals.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
Council Representative
AFSCME Council 28, WFSE
04.2010 - 11.2015
- Represented over 2,000 members at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
- Assisted in pioneering the first bargaining unit and union contract for interpreters in the nation, establishing AFSCME Local 1671.
- Implemented and executed effective organizing campaigns, effectively increasing member participation
- Led leadership development and political action training initiatives for both AFSCME personnel and membership.
- Investigated, wrote, filed, and represented members on all levels of the grievance procedure. Collaborated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with labor regulations.
Education
AFT Member Organizer Institute -
American Federation of Teachers
Seattle, WALabor Law & Labor Arbitration -
Labor Arbitration Institute
Las Vegas, NVCollective Bargaining And Arbitration -
NW Labor And Employment Relations Association
Seattle, WASeattle Labor Law & Arbitration Conference -
Labor Arbitration Institute
Seattle, WAAFSCME STRONG Educator Program -
AFSCME Leadership Academy
Seattle, WAAFL-CIO Strategic Research Summer School -
AFL-CIO
Washington, DCUndoing Racism/Community Organizing -
The People's Institute NW
Seattle, WASEIU Wave Organizer-in-training -
SEIU Wave
St. Paul, MNTrain The Trainer Academy -
AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
St. Paul, MNAssociate in Arts (A.A.) - Addictionology / Chemical Dependency Therapy
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Contract negotiations
- Coalition building
- Persuasive communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Self-motivation
- Data management & technology
- Market research
- Internal organizing
- Relationship building & effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal-oriented mindset
Timeline
Field Representative
Oregon School Employees Association, AFT Local 6732
03.2021 - 04.2024
Organizer
Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017
03.2019 - 09.2020
Field Representative
Alaska Public Employees Association, AFT Local 4900
09.2016 - 07.2018
Council Representative
AFSCME Council 28, WFSE
04.2010 - 11.2015
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Addictionology / Chemical Dependency Therapy
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
AFT Member Organizer Institute -
American Federation of Teachers
Labor Law & Labor Arbitration -
Labor Arbitration Institute
Collective Bargaining And Arbitration -
NW Labor And Employment Relations Association
Seattle Labor Law & Arbitration Conference -
Labor Arbitration Institute
AFSCME STRONG Educator Program -
AFSCME Leadership Academy
AFL-CIO Strategic Research Summer School -
AFL-CIO
Undoing Racism/Community Organizing -
The People's Institute NW
SEIU Wave Organizer-in-training -
SEIU Wave
Train The Trainer Academy -
AFL-CIO Organizing Institute