Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Jo Riedel

Jo Riedel

Labor Representative
Aberdeen,MD

Summary

I am a dedicated Union Representative bringing several years of experience in the full spectrum of union representation. Workers are under attack, and the labor movement needs union representatives that know how to fight and win. I am looking to apply my experience, knowledge, and abilities to build a more successful union.

Work History

National Program and Membership Coordinator

PRIDE AT WORK, AFL-CIO
Washington, DC
2022 - Current
  • National liaison for over 25 local chapters across the United States
  • Coalition building with other constituency groups within the AFL-CIO to promote equality for all union members
  • Develop marketing materials that identify upcoming events, activities, and helpful information for distribution to members
  • Oversee membership data system to keep member and affiliate information updated and complete
  • Manage social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities and researching trends
  • Author press releases and communications materials to share vital information and promote intended message
  • Coordinate GOTV activities with chapters and union affiliates across the country

Founder/Board Member

Cecil County LGBTQ+ Alliance
Elkton, MD
2020 - Current
  • Founder of the first LGBTQ+ group in the history of Cecil County, MD
  • Used background as an organizer to grow the Alliance to over 500 members in the first year
  • Planned and executed the first Pride event in the history of Cecil County in 2021
  • Served on boards and participate in panels for local and state task forces on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community

Staff Representative

PASNAP
Conshohocken, PA
2018 - 2022
  • Responsible for full representational duties covering multiple union Locals
  • Provided contract enforcement for Nurses and Healthcare workers in over fifty different job classifications
  • Planned and implemented contract campaigns for multiple units from start to finish
  • Identified, recruited, developed, and trained members to take ownership of their Locals
  • Planning, organization, and execution of informational picketing and strike preparations
  • Tailored collective action strategies with the ability to adapt them in response to a wide variety of management tactics
  • Responsible for advanced grievance training and arbitration prep.

Administrative Organizer

SEIU 1199 WV/KY/OH
Huntington, WV
2011 - 2012
  • Responsible for representation and servicing of over 1800 members in multiple bargaining units
  • Managed leadership structure consisting of 200 leaders
  • Responsible for implementing organizational strategy and policy
  • Developed and implemented contract campaigns
  • Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
  • Developed a rating system for arbitrators that was utilized by the entire organization
  • Investigated grievances and prepared cases for arbitration and mediation

Shop Steward/Legislative Representative

AFGE Local 2798
Washington, DC
1999 - 2011
  • Built a nationwide coalition of Union locals to fight harassment and discrimination of the lowest paid workers in the federal government
  • Successfully fought and won ULP charges of retaliation at the FLRA
  • Lobbied elected and appointed officials on behalf of AFGE members
  • Served as a delegate at the inaugural AFL-CIO Next Up Young Workers Summit
  • Served as a delegate at the 38th AFGE Convention
  • Exposed widespread discrimination and harassment of union members inside the Department of Veterans Affairs in a nationally published article

Education

CUNY School of Labor And Urban StudiesLabor
01.2023 - Current

Union Organizing

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
New York, NY
09.2009 - 09.2009

Political Science

American University
Washington, DC
08.2006 - 05.2008

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Cedar Valley College
Dallas, TX
05.2004 - 05.2006

Skills

Organizing strategyGrievance managementArbitration case support

Identifying and training new leaders

Critical thinkingCoalition buildingStrike & Info Picket Planning

Political organizing

Contract administration

Labor negotiation

Planning and Coordination

Google Suite

Certification

Advanced Grievance Training, Cornell University ILR

Timeline

CUNY School of Labor And Urban StudiesLabor
01.2023 - Current

National Program and Membership Coordinator

PRIDE AT WORK, AFL-CIO
2022 - Current

Founder/Board Member

Cecil County LGBTQ+ Alliance
2020 - Current

Advanced Grievance Training, Cornell University ILR

03-2020

Collective Bargaining, Cornell University ILR

10-2019

Arbitration Training, American Arbitration Association

09-2019

Staff Representative

PASNAP
2018 - 2022

Administrative Organizer

SEIU 1199 WV/KY/OH
2011 - 2012

Crisis Emergency Risk Communications, Center for Disease Control

02-2010

Incident Command Systems for Healthcare, FEMA

12-2009

Union Organizing

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
09.2009 - 09.2009

Federal Labor Management and Mediation, AFGE

03-2009

Political Science

American University
08.2006 - 05.2008

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Cedar Valley College
05.2004 - 05.2006

Shop Steward/Legislative Representative

AFGE Local 2798
1999 - 2011

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