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Safe staffing makes a real difference in patient outcome and a nurse's ability to do the meaningful work they believe in, providing safe patient care. \nWho We Are\nWe are a militant class-conscious trade union building the collective power of working people. We fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. We are seeking organizers who are passionate about justice, motivated by collective action, and committed to helping workers build power.\nWe welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.\nWhat We Believe In\nClass Power: We embrace class-struggle - it is through class-struggle we build worker power to defeat the ruling class. Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.\nTransformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.\nPolitical Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against all forms of oppression that impact our lives through collective action and democratic participation. \nWho Thrives Here\nSuccessful candidates are:\nDeeply committed to justice and solidarity\nStrong relationship builders\nResilient, adaptable, and willing to learn\nMotivated by collective action and worker empowerment\nComfortable engaging, persuading, and mobilizing others\nPrepared to work irregular hours, adapt to rapid shifts in priorities, travel, respond to campaigns, support workers during nights and weekends, and make personal sacrifices to advance collective goals.\nPosition Overview: \nUnder the direction of the Government Relations Director, the Legislative Advocate’s primary focus will be to advance the union’s objectives through our Illinois state-level legislative program. NNOC/NNU provides critical leadership in the state on progressive labor and social justice policy measures in Illinois and across the country, including on safe nurse-to-patient ratios, single-payer health care, health and safety protections for health care workers, regulating AI and other algorithmic technologies, progressive taxation, environmental justice and climate change, and strengthening labor law. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to make a real difference for building the industrial power of registered nurses as well as the movement for health care, economic, and social justice and the movement for economic and social justice.\nWhat You’ll Do - Responsibilities:\nLobby members of the Illinois legislature and regulatory agencies to advance the union’s priority legislation and other policy measures\nDevelop and write position letters, testimony, talking points, and other advocacy materials on legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities set forth by the Union\nAssist in monitoring and reviewing legislation and government agency regulations in support of the Union’s policy priorities.\nProvide verbal comments and testimony on behalf of the Union\nSupport nurse membership involvement in legislative and policy advocacy.\nBuild alliances with other organizations to advance the Union’s legislative and policy agenda\nOn occasion, support legislative and regulatory campaigns in other NNOC/NNU states.\nAdministrative tasks related to state and local legislative and regulatory tracking, as needed.\nWhat You’ll Bring - Minimum Qualifications:\nAt least 3 years of experience working professionally in a union or social justice advocacy organization or in a legislative advocacy position in Illinois or other states\nDemonstrated ability to independently execute state-level legislative or advocacy campaigns\nDemonstrated in-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues\nAbility to develop, build and maintain professional relationships with government leaders, staff, coalition partners and potential allies\nHighly developed communication and verbal advocacy skills\nHighly developed written and analytical skills\nDemonstrated ability to build relationships with allied organizations and labor union\nDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team\nEffective time management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects\nAbility to travel extensively and valid driver’s license\nExperience that is helpful but not required: \nDemonstrated knowledge on labor, nursing workforce, or health policy issues.\n5+ years of successful experience in union or other social justice advocacy.\n3-5+ years of political, legislative, or issue campaign experience.\nBachelor’s degree or relevant advanced degree a plus.\nExperience in labor or health policy issues.\nThe hybrid position of Legislative Advocate in the Government Relations department is open for appointment in Chicago or Springfield, Illinois.\nCompensation and benefits: Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive family health and dental plan, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.\nWe know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.\nPay Range\n$111,543.84—$135,931.68 USD\nIf you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.\n*All CNA/NNOC/NNU employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.\nCNA/NNOC/NNU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. 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