Join the UE Staff

UE is militant, member-run union that stands for worker unity, international solidarity and the political independence of the working class. The first union chartered by the CIO in 1936, UE has expanded from the electrical industry to represent workers in a variety of economic sectors.

UE staff work at the direction of the elected leadership to carry out the programs and policies decided upon by our members.

We seek to recruit people with a working-class viewpoint, a drive to fight the boss and win, and a desire to build a better world.


Field Organizer

Location: 
Vermont

UE seeks an experienced union representative to join our national staff for a Vermont based assignment. The position involves bargaining, local union leadership development, internal organizing, and grievance handling for bargaining units in the private sector.

Executive Assistant

Location: 
Pittsburgh, PA

UE seeks a dedicated and experienced Executive Assistant to join our team working out of the national office in downtown Pittsburgh. As executive assistant for UE, you will work directly with the three national officers and will be responsible for executing a number of administrative functions. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the union's national officers and contributing to its overall organizational efficiency.

National Office Coordinator

Location: 
Pittsburgh, PA

UE seeks a dedicated and experienced Office Coordinator to join our team working out of the national office in downtown Pittsburgh. As the national office coordinator for UE, you will be responsible for overseeing the UE national office and supporting HR and Accounting departments with various administrative tasks. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the union's administrative operations and contributing to its overall organizational efficiency.

UE Region Bookkeeper

Location: 
Pittsburgh

UE is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to maintain our regional financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IRS and Department of Labor regulations. The ideal candidate will manage daily transactions, reconciliations, and vendor payments, utilizing QuickBooks and Excel to maintain organized financial systems. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the union's financial operations and contributing to its overall organizational efficiency.

Field Organizer for Higher Education

Location: 
Stanford, CA

UE seeks a union representative to join our national staff for a higher education organizing assignment. The position involves organizing new workplaces and developing workplace leadership. Under direction of an experienced lead organizer or staff coordinator, the successful applicant will find work on organizing campaigns, as well as work towards securing first contracts in newly organized workplaces.