Jennifer Epps Email & Phone Number

Bowie, MD, US

Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Manages a multi-disciplinary team to further the goals and missions of an organization actively representing classroom teachers and other instructional personnel for the purpose of negotiations over wages, terms, and conditions of employment. Exercises inclusive and decisive leadership strategies to advance the mission and vision of PCGEA in accordance.

Negotiated collective bargaining agreements for 2,000+ professional and service members, winning wage increases and improvements in contractual language. Directed coordinated contract campaigns that included legislative, research and communications components to raise workplace standards for all employees.

• Led new organizing campaigns in hospitals covering service and maintenance, technical, professional and registered nurse units. Skillfully cultivated labor-management partnerships in contract bargaining preparation for.
• Spear headed successful contract negotiations which include quality care improvements for registered nurses and nursing homes
• Educated government officials, labor groups, non-profits, community organizations and healthcare workers about Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU) history and SEIU’s benefits to members in 1199’s union local.
• Coordinated with progressive organizations to build coalitions around improving working conditions in Maryland.
• Participated in the development, research and implementation of a city-wide campaign designed to raise standards for 1199SEIU members.