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Gabriel Hargrove

Denver,CO

Summary

Visionary, results-oriented leader in socio-economic advocacy and worker representation. Excels at executing strategic organizing campaigns, building influence, fostering relationships, and driving collective action—a proven ability to maximize engagement and empower individuals through diplomatic communication and established collective action

Excels in collaborative environments, utilizing expertise to motivate teams and unite workers toward shared objectives. My dedication to racial & social justice and the empowerment of workers drives me to develop effective strategies that connect with stakeholders and accomplishes objectives at all levels.

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 more active and engaged membership base. Led contract negotiations, mediation, coalition building, political action, and contract administration.
  • Represented workers in pre-determination, disciplinary, grievance, and arbitration hearings. Developed and trained organizing committees to strengthen collective advocacy efforts and further empower members, creating lasting change.
  • Developed training materials and facilitated trainings for member education and engagement initiatives.

External/Internal Organizer

Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • 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 stewards and member leaders in investigatory meetings, grievances, and representational duties; monitored steward performance to ensure fulfillment of duty of fair representation.
  • Facilitated investigatory meetings, grievance hearings, Loudermill Hearings, and arbitration hearings, ensuring effective and fair member representation.

Field Representative

Alaska Public Employees Association, AFT Local 4900
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Investigated and filed grievances for contractual violations and unfair labor practices, ensuring protection of member benefits.
  • Led contract negotiations for bargaining units across Alaska.
  • Responsible for representation on all levels for public and nonprofit workers across Alaska, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to labor standards.
  • Spearheaded internal organizing programs, collaborating with legal counsel to mitigate employment risks and ensure best possible outcome.

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.
  • Helped pioneer the first bargaining unit and union contract for interpreters, establishing AFSCME Local 1671.
  • Established and carried out effective internal organizing campaigns, effectively creating lasting change.
  • Led leadership development and political action training initiatives for 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.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement and participation.

Education

Labor Law & Arbitration -

Labor And Employment Relations Association (LERA)
Seattle, WA

Labor Law & Labor Arbitration -

Labor Arbitration Institute
Seattle, WA

Organizing Institute -

AFT
Seattle, WA

AFSCME Member Organizing School -

AFSCME
Seattle, WA

Undoing Racism / Community Organizing -

The People's Insitute NW
Seattle, WA

AFL-CIO Leadership Institute -

AFL-CIO
Washington, DC

AFSCME LEADERSHIP ACADEMY -

AFSCME
Seattle, WA

AFL-CIO -

AFL-CIO Strategic Research Summer School
Washington, DC

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute -

AFL-CIO
St. Paul, MN

Addictionology / Chemical Dependency Therapy | Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined

Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Coalition building
  • Persuasive communication
  • Leadership development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Self-motivation
  • Market research
  • Internal organizing
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal-oriented mindset

Timeline

Field Representative

Oregon School Employees Association, AFT Local 6732
03.2021 - 04.2024

External/Internal 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

Addictionology / Chemical Dependency Therapy | Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined

Minneapolis Community & Technical College

Labor Law & Arbitration -

Labor And Employment Relations Association (LERA)

Labor Law & Labor Arbitration -

Labor Arbitration Institute

Organizing Institute -

AFT

AFSCME Member Organizing School -

AFSCME

Undoing Racism / Community Organizing -

The People's Insitute NW

AFL-CIO Leadership Institute -

AFL-CIO

AFSCME LEADERSHIP ACADEMY -

AFSCME

AFL-CIO -

AFL-CIO Strategic Research Summer School

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute -

AFL-CIO

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