William Zahner
Union Organizer
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated labor relations professional with a passion for human rights and an educational history in international policy. Known for achieving successful outcomes in collective bargaining efforts and advocating for disempowered and undocumented workers. Developed real-world experience in leadership, team management, and human rights work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Union Organizer
SEIU Local 6
06.2022 - Current
- Specialized in negotiating grievances, shop steward development, and labor management committees.
- Improved working conditions by advocating for health and safety measures in the workplace, such as hazard pay and employer-provided PPE.
- Assisted union members in navigating complex legal procedures related to labor disputes and arbitration proceedings.
- Lead two successful large-scale card-check campaigns, winning over three hundred security officers union representation.
- Organized successful strikes and demonstrations to advocate for fair wages and benefits for union members.
Intern
MLK Labor
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked on multiple successful card check campaigns with union locals including SEIU 6, Unite Here 8, UFCW 21, and Teamsters 174.
- Helped plan strike actions and attended pickets with SEIU 1166, BCTGM, and Unite Here 21.
- Worked with the web development team for MLK Labor's union jobs virtual hiring hall.
Summer Intern
Washington State Labor Council
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Experienced hands-on education of culture and history of organized labor in Seattle.
- Attended Washington State Labor Council meetings.
- Developed talking points for card-check canvassing for SEIU Local 6 and Unite Here Local 8.
Sales Copywriting Intern
Revolver Galleryy
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Wrote copy for original Andy Warhol prints often retailing for over $100,000.
- Specialized in SEO and fine art analysis.
- Managed private gallery blog exploring artistic philosophy of Andy Warhol.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
Team building expertise
Negotiation techniques
Policy analysis
Legal compliance
Public speaking proficiency
Qualitative research
Certification
Washington State Seal of Biliteracy
Timeline
Union Organizer
SEIU Local 6
06.2022 - Current
Intern
MLK Labor
08.2021 - 06.2022
Summer Intern
Washington State Labor Council
06.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Copywriting Intern
Revolver Galleryy
11.2020 - 07.2021
Washington State Seal of Biliteracy
05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Washington
05.2001 -
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