Labor Relations Specialists
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
- Tasks
- 28 tasks20 core, 8 supplemental
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- Code
- 13-1075.00SOC 2018: 13-1075
What the work is made of
20 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.Core taskTask 18886Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.Core taskTask 18883Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.Core taskTask 18890Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.Core taskTask 18879Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.Core taskTask 18882Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.Core taskTask 18900Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.Core taskTask 18884Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.Core taskTask 18893Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.Core taskTask 18891Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.Core taskTask 18885Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.Core taskTask 18878Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.Core taskTask 18896Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.Core taskTask 18889Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 14. Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.Core taskTask 18881Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 15. Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.Core taskTask 18880Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 16. Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.Core taskTask 18902Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 17. Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.Core taskTask 18895Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 18. Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.Core taskTask 18894Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 19. Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.Core taskTask 18892Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 20. Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.Core taskTask 18903Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 21. Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.Supplemental taskTask 18897Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 22. Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.Supplemental taskTask 18877Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 23. Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.Supplemental taskTask 18904Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 24. Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.Supplemental taskTask 18901Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 25. Develop employee health and safety policies.Supplemental taskTask 18898Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 26. Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.Supplemental taskTask 18899Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 27. Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.Supplemental taskTask 18888Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 28. Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms, new hire forms, or minority compensation reports.Supplemental taskTask 18887Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1075
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