Oakland, California, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$175k/yr
About PMA The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation that serves as the multi-employer bargaining representative for approximately 75 shipping lines, stevedore companies, and marine …
Skills: Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling, Arbitration, Contract Administration, Workforce Planning
Oakland, California, United States • Hybrid
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The representative supports the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and manages labor relations activities. Key duties include handling grievances, leading labor-management meetings, and preparing employer positions for arbitration.
A bachelor's degree in business, labor relations, or a related field is required, with a Juris Doctor and five or more years of experience preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a TWIC card.
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation that serves as the multi-employer bargaining representative for approximately 75 shipping lines, stevedore companies, and marine terminal operators at ports throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.
West Coast ports support approximately 9.2 million U.S. jobs and contribute 12.5% of U.S. GDP. PMA's primary mission is to negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) on behalf of its member companies, while also administering payroll and certain benefit programs.
PMA is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Oakland, Long Beach, Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma.
Reporting to the Northern California Labor Relations Director, the Labor Relations Representative supports the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and plays a key role in labor relations activities, including grievance handling, arbitration, contract administration, workforce planning, and labor-management collaboration.
This position is based in downtown Oakland and requires regular interaction with PMA member companies, ILWU representatives, and other stakeholders. Occasional travel within Northern California is required. This is primarily an onsite position with eligibility to work remotely for up to two days per month.
475 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
PMA offers a competitive compensation package, including:
PMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.
Put your experience and talents to work in a role with a unique company - the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). PMA is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that serves as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for approximately 72 shipping lines, stevedore companies and marine terminal operators at California, Oregon and Washington ports. West Coast port operations (including non-containerized cargo such as bulk and autos) now support 9 million U.S. jobs and contribute 12.5 percent of the U.S. GDP. PMA’s primary purpose is to negotiate and administer labor contracts with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union on behalf of the Association’s member companies, as well as administrating payroll and certain benefits. Our headquarters and administrative office is located in San Francisco, California, with area offices in Southern California (Long Beach, with satellite offices in Port Hueneme and San Diego) and the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon and Seattle and Tacoma, Washington) in addition to Northern California (Oakland). The PMA Mission is to provide industry leadership to our member companies through innovative integrated labor relations, human resources and administrative services. Our West Coast ports are at the dawn of a new era of innovation, sustainability and reliability. PMA's commitment to safety and security continues to be unwavering.
Offices: 555 Market St, San Francisco, California, US · 1 World Trade Center, Long Beach, California 90802, US · 14th St, Oakland, California, US · 301 W Republican St, Seattle, Washington 98119, US · 101 SW Main St, Portland, Oregon, US
Put your experience and talents to work in a role with a unique company - the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). PMA is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that serves as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for approximately 72 shipping lines, stevedore companies and marine terminal operators at California, Oregon and Washington ports. West Coast port operations (including non-containerized cargo such as bulk and autos) now support 9 million U.S. jobs and contribute 12.5 percent of the U.S. GDP. PMA’s primary purpose is to negotiate and administer labor contracts with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union on behalf of the Association’s member companies, as well as administrating payroll and certain benefits. Our headquarters and administrative office is located in San Francisco, California, with area offices in Southern California (Long Beach, with satellite offices in Port Hueneme and San Diego) and the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon and Seattle and Tacoma, Washington) in addition to Northern California (Oakland). The PMA Mission is to provide industry leadership to our member companies through innovative integrated labor relations, human resources and administrative services. Our West Coast ports are at the dawn of a new era of innovation, sustainability and reliability. PMA's commitment to safety and security continues to be unwavering.
Offices: 555 Market St, San Francisco, California, US · 1 World Trade Center, Long Beach, California 90802, US · 14th St, Oakland, California, US · 301 W Republican St, Seattle, Washington 98119, US · 101 SW Main St, Portland, Oregon, US
