Labor Relations Expert
Description
A national non-profit with offices in Portland is look-
ing for a Labor Relations Expert. This individual will
support over 1,250 staff members in Oregon, Wash-
ington, Idaho, Montana, and Utah.
Responsibilities will include:
• Partnering with HR to provide employee and labor
relations services to staff and management.
• Meeting with union representatives, shop stewards, and
supervisors to investigate and resolve grievances.
• As part of team, analyzing collective bargaining agree-
ments and developing interpretation of intent, spirit,
and terms of three bargaining unit contracts.
• Counseling management in the development and
application of labor relations policies and practices.
• Verifying adherence to terms of labor contracts by
monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies
concerning wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Serving as a resource to negotiators by providing
information on provisions of current contract and
significance of proposed changes.
• Traveling occasionally to Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
Montana, Utah, and Washington DC.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, Candidates must
have the following qualifications:
• Five or more years of human resources experience in
labor and employee relations. Unionized health care
environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws
affecting HR and labor issues.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively persuade,
negotiate, and counsel employees, management, and
labor leaders.
• Demonstrated successful experience with employee
relations, union relations, and resolving grievances.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs including
Word, Excel, and Outlook.
This is a full time, permanent position through
Employment Trends that pays $60-70K per year
commensurate with experience. A generous benefits
package includes medical, dental, vision, prescrip-
tion drug, 401(k) with match, and retirement plan.
For consideration, please send your
resume to: karal@employmenttrends.com
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...Stern speaks at
Portland School rally
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guest speaker for the Lezak Lecture
Series, skipped an honorary dinner to
speak to rally-goers.
“On behalf of the 2 million mem-
bers of this union,” Stern said, “I want
to say this loud and clear to the school
board: ‘Whatever it takes, for as long
as it takes, we are not going backwards
again.’ ’’
A day later (after this issue went to
press) the union representing 1,300
PPS secretaries, special ed assistants,
and other classifications held an infor-
mational picket outside Benson High
School. The Portland Federation of
Teachers and Classified Employees
Local 111, an affiliate of American
Federation of Teachers-Oregon, hasn’t
been able to get so much as a cost-of-
living increase in more than nine
months of negotiations. PFTCE is also
in mediation; the next scheduled nego-
tiation session is Feb. 26.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local
757, which represents 85 special edu-
cation school bus drivers, is in the same
position: drawn out bargaining, no
agreement, and no willingness by the
district to keep wages up with inflation.
District administrators, meanwhile,
have received raises well above infla-
tion.
At their Jan. 28 meeting, PPS Board
members entered the room together
through a side entrance, rather than
walk through the union crowd, which
filled the room and spilled out into the
hall in back. The front row was stacked
with custodians with paper signs
safety-pinned to their shirts showing
how much they’d lose in wages under
the district’s proposal: ‘-$483 a month,’
‘-$712 a month,’ ‘-$664 a month.’
The board took public comment
from three people, then had a short
meeting followed by an executive ses-
sion to discuss labor negotiations. The
executive session was closed to the
press and the public.
Meeting Notice Announcements For Members of
Plumbers and Fitters Local 290
Portland area members meet 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 15, at 20210 SW Teton Ave., Tualatin.
PLEASE NOTE: At the Feb. 15 meeting we will be
voting on the monetary distributions for April and
October 2008.
Astoria area members meet 6 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 21, at the Astoria Labor Temple, 926 Duane,
Astoria.
Bend area members meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19, at the Local 290 Training Center, 2161 SW
First, Redmond.
Brookings area members meet 5:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Feb. 26, at Curry County Search and Rescue,
417 Railroad St., Brookings.
Coos Bay area members meet 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19, at the Coos Bay Training Center, 2nd &
Kruse, Coos Bay.
Eugene area members meet 6:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 18, at the Springfield Training Center, 2861
Pierce Parkway, Springfield.
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Klamath Falls area members meet 5 p.m. Tues-
day, Feb. 19, at 4816 S. 6th St., Klamath Falls.
Medford area members meet 6 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 21, at 650A Industrial Circle, White City.
Roseburg area members meet 5 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 21, at 742 Roberts, Roseburg.
Salem area members meet 6 p.m. Monday, Feb.
18, at 1810 Hawthorne Ave. NE, Salem.
The Dalles area members meet 6 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19, at the United Steelworkers Local 9170
Union Hall, The Dalles.
Humboldt-Del Norte Co. area members meet
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Eureka Train-
ing Center, 832 E St., Eureka, CA.
RETIREES
Portland area retirees meet 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
21, at 20210 SW Teton Ave., Tualatin.
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Automotive
Sporting Goods
’78 MERCURY COUGAR Brougham,
47,060 original miles, 2nd owner, vinyl
roof, air, 4-door, excellent condition,
$4,800. 503 693-7526, 503 816-6679.
’97 CONVERSION VAN, well equipped,
well maintained, low miles. 503 356-8370
PLASTIC SIDE rails for Ford Ranger, 74
1/4 “, long , like new, make offer. 503 652-
8590
2 MICHELIN TIRES, LT 2250-75-R16,
$100; running boards for Ford Ranger,
$25; 30 gal air compressor, $25. 503 246-
5609
‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO, black, dually,
quad-cab, diesel, 100,000 BB warranty,
48k, loaded, matching canopy, $38,000.
503 679-4945
CUSTOM BUILT 2005 Harley Softail, flat
black w/red graphics, all new, $12,000
OBO. 503 257-7390
‘02 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE, 650 V Star
Classic, stored 6 years, 450 mi, $5,900.
503 658-6108
‘79 HONDA CBX motorcycle, one owner,
6 cyl, antique, only so many made, great
condition, $3,000. 503 286-7079
MARLIN MOD, 410 shotgun, rare, $850 or
trade for side-by-side shotgun. 503-366-
0218 (Dan)
BRAND NEW Carhartt Sandstone Detroit
jacket, large w/embroidered Carpenters
Local Union 247 logo. $75. 360 887-1134
Housing
UTILITY TRAILER, HD, new 8-lug axle
w/electric brakes, new light and jack, 9x6
steel bed w/tailgate, $1,050. 503 829-9374
HOT TUB, spa 350 gal, 230 volt heater,
seats 6, new controls, ex cond on site and
running, $1,900. 503 665-6991
ROCKAWAY BEACH house, 3 bed, 2
bath, sleeps 9, great amenities, minutes to
beach. 503 355-2136 or 503 709-6018
ROCKAWAY BEACH vacation home, 3
bed, sleeps 8, beachfront, all amenities,
$175/nite. 503 842-9607
REMODELED 2BA/1BA in Portland, fire-
place, kitchen and eating area w/tiled
floors, counters, appliances included,
$175,000. 503-649-7363
Miscellaneous
Broadway Floral
for the BEST flowers call
503-288-5537
1638 NE Broadway, Portland
Wanted
OLD WOODWORKING tools, planes, lev-
els, chisels, folding rulers, handsaws,
spoke shaves, slicks, adzes, tool chests.
503 659-0009
CASH FOR older toys, older American art
pottery, older oil paintings. 503 653-1506
OLDER MARLIN lever action rifles, any
caliber. 360 896-6077
For the Home
MAGNAVOX FLOOR model stero, am/fm
radio/turntable, $60; headboard and
queen/double frame, $60. Good condition.
503 287-4843
PFALTZGRAFF SNOW BEAR dishes,
place setting for 12, plus accessories.
$250 obo. 503 771-1570.
IRS PROBLEMS?
•Haven’t filed for...years?
• Lost records?
•Liens-Levies-Garnishments?
•Fees are affordable
• Appointments available
evenings & weekends
• Working with union members
for over 20 years
Call Nancy D. Anderson
Enrolled Agent/Tax Practitioner
503-244-2577
Zachary
Zabinsky
• Social Security
• SSI - Disability Claims
Personal Attention To Every Case
Working For Disability Rights
Since 1983
NO FEE WITHOUT RECOVERY
621 SW Morrison, Portland
223-8517
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
