ARMANDO MUÑOZ
Los Angeles
Summary
Union Organizer with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact internal and external organizing campaigns across public sector, education, healthcare, and aviation industries. Proven expertise in contract negotiations, Meet & Confer processes, grievance resolution, policy enforcement, and leadership development. Recognized for a collaborative, worker-centered leadership style that builds trust, strengthens organizational capacity, and drives sustainable collective action.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Organizer
SEIU Local 521
Fresno & Stanislaus Counties
01.2025 - Current
- Organize and represent county and public-sector employees across Social Services, Behavioral Health, Sheriff, and Court departments.
- Support contract negotiations and Meet & Confer processes through preparation, participation, and post-session member engagement.
- Conduct strategic worksite visits, 1:1 conversations, and group meetings to deliver bargaining updates and mobilize collective action.
- Partner with bargaining teams to address Policy & Procedure Guidelines (PPGs) affecting working conditions and service delivery.
- Coordinate grievances, health and safety documentation, and compliance with labor agreements.
- Develop and train steward teams; organize pickets and Board of Supervisors actions to advance accountability and worker demands.
- Led organizing efforts for over 300 Fresno Unified School District custodians, grounds workers, and school bus drivers.
- Key Campaigns & Achievements:
- Stanislaus County Contract Campaign: Served on bargaining team, drafted cease-and-desist communications, and coordinated seven department-wide pickets.
- Fresno Unified School District Campaign: Built leadership among 300+ workers and mobilized turnout for Board of Education actions.
External Organizer
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - Current
- Conduct worksite and home visits for relationship-building, recruitment, and member engagement.
- Mobilize workers for union actions, contract campaigns, and civic participation.
- Support local and federal political campaigns aligned with labor and worker justice.
- Key Campaigns:
- Sky Harbor Airport, AZ – Airport Worker Organizing (2022)
- Silicon Valley Card Check – Security Officers (2016)
- Miami Airport – Partnership with SEIU 32BJ (2014)
- San Diego Security Officers Blitz (2013)
Internal Organizer
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Represented members in negotiations with management across aviation and service sectors.
- Managed complex member disputes, grievances, and disciplinary cases.
- Facilitated labor-management meetings and ensured enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.
- Developed worker leaders through steward certification programs, turnout strategies, and leadership coaching.
- Key Campaigns:
- 2021 – Helped launch the Airport Expansion Movement to educate and mobilize community stakeholders.
- 2017 – Reactivated member leadership at San Francisco International Airport.
- 2016 – Successfully opposed a Decertification Campaign in San Jose Airport.
- 2015 – Participated in a three-day fast advocating for the Airport Workers Living Wage Ordinance.
Shop Steward
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Represented Passenger Service Agents at LAX.
- Facilitated grievance meetings between members and management.
- Served as Executive Board Member (2016).
- Played leadership role in Airport Workers United and contract negotiations (2013, 2016).
- Active member of Tourism Workers Rising Coalition, advocating for a $30/hour living wage.
Education
Certification - Paralegal Studies
East Los Angeles College
01.2004
Skills
- Labor Relations & Negotiations
- Meet & Confer
- Leadership Development
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Recruitment & Mobilization
- Policy & Contract Enforcement
- Strategic Campaign Planning
- Digital Organizing Tools
- Community & Worker Advocacy
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Fluent Spanish
Timeline
Internal Organizer
SEIU Local 521
01.2025 - Current
External Organizer
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - Current
Internal Organizer
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - 01.2025
Shop Steward
SEIU-USWW
01.2013 - 01.2025
Certification - Paralegal Studies
East Los Angeles College