Richard W. Goff
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced labor negotiator, organizer, and political activist with background in research, writing, and education. Adept at facilitating positive and productive interactions between workers, leaders, and the community. Capable of reaching consensus to build organizational strength and leveraging that strength in the community. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Representative
PASNAP
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2017 - Current
- Ran contract campaigns to mobilize membership and win at the bargaining table
- Developed internal and external messaging strategies around contract campaigns
- Collaborated with Communications and Political Program staff to develop communication pieces to forward the larger political goals of the union
- Designed and Implemented training for members around representation, organizing, and politics
- Developed strategic relationships with community allies and political around common concerns
- Worked with local leadership to process grievances and prepare arbitrations
- Acted as chief negotiator for Hospitals in Western Pennsylvania
- Identified and recruited new member leaders
- Trained leaders to organize their coworkers and speak to the press
Internal Organizer
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2012 - 12.2017
- Devised contract campaign strategies and communications plans
- Collaborated with Communications and Political Program staff to develop internal and public messaging and communication pieces to forward the larger political goals of the union.
- Ran contract campaigns to mobilize membership and win at the bargaining table
- Mobilized members politically around union wide programs, including PAC collection, legislative visits, and political rallies
- Designed and implemented training for members around representation, organizing skills, and politics
- Acted as chief negotiator for over 20 collective bargaining agreements for long term care facilities
- Developed strategic relationships with employers around common concerns such as training, education, mentoring and retention
- Identified and recruited new member leaders
Member Resource Representative
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Worked with chapter leadership to process grievances
- Trained chapter leadership on basic representational duties and grievance procedures
- Prepared and assisted in arbitrations
- Answered questions regarding contract interpretation from the general membership
- Collaborated with internal organizers to enforce local contracts
New Organizer
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2008 - 03.2010
- Organized new chapters into the larger union
- Identified and recruited new leaders
- Assisted in the running of NLRB and card check campaigns
- Trained leaders in basic organizing skills
Lecturer
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Instructed undergraduate students in history
- Designed course materials and wrote lectures
- Designed curriculum for History Department and Division of Global and Public Policy
- Aided counselors on New Student Days and recruitment events
- Advised students on schedules and other school related issues
- Developed assessment procedures for Middle States Certification
Teaching Fellow
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1998 - 05.2004
- Instructed undergraduate students in history
- Designed course materials and wrote lectures
- Evaluated student performance
- Tutored students
- Assisted professors in designing tests and reading assignments
- Conducted research utilizing archival materials and oral history
Education
Additional Graduate Level Courses -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2004
Master of Arts - History
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana University
Bloomington, ID1991
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Training
- Labor Negotiation
- Research and Writing
- Skill development
- Presentations/public speaking
- Team building and collaboration
Institutional Service
- Executive Board, Pittsburgh Derby Brats, 2018-Present
- Economic Justice Lead, Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 2017-2019
- Staff Policy Committee, SEIU Healthcare PA, 2011-2013
- Staff Committee to Build a Stronger Union, SEIU Healthcare PA, 2010-2011
- President, Graduate Student Organization, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh, 2000 to 2001
- Secretary, Graduate Student Organization, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh, 1999
Additional Information
- Excellent References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Staff Representative
PASNAP
12.2017 - Current
Internal Organizer
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
11.2012 - 12.2017
Member Resource Representative
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
03.2010 - 11.2012
New Organizer
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
11.2008 - 03.2010
Lecturer
Chatham University
09.2003 - 09.2008
Teaching Fellow
University of Pittsburgh
09.1998 - 05.2004
Additional Graduate Level Courses -
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Arts - History
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana University
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