Anyone have experience as a union organizer?

[notadmblnd]

I'm thinking of taking aposition as a union organizer trainee. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how good/bad the job is?

[0007]

1. 'Tis not a bad job nor a good job, but a job that has to be done

Do your best and learn. Kudos to YOU.

[notadmblnd]

2. it is something I'm interested in and want to do

but I'm a widow with a 14 year old son. It is going to involve a lot of travel and I'm worried about leaving him home without me. My sister who lives with us can take over household responsibilities but I've got to weigh the benefits ( monetary, personal satisfaction, etc.) versus the costs to my family. In other words, this will be a life changing experience for not only me, and I need to know if the sacrifice is worth it.

[kikiek]

3. Recently went to a Wellstone Camp training for union organizing. If you get the opportunity to

attend be sure you go! Very fun and you learn a lot!

[Virginia Dare]

4. Long, erratic hours, lots of travel..

pay isn't real good either. You also obviously have to be a "people" person, you will hear all about people's lives and struggles, and you have to be able to be empathetic to it. Depending on where you are, it can also be dangerous/hazardous. I've known people who have been tailed, chased, roughed up, you name it. It can be very heartbreaking and also very rewarding.

Good luck!!!

[Omaha Steve]

5. AFSCME has some openings

I don't know which union your looking at. We do have an SEIU organizer that posts here from time to time. She usually comes through on weekends.

http://www.afscme.org/about/69.cfm

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