According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Negotiate collective bargaining agreements. | 93% |
| Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability. | 88% |
| Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations. | 83% |
| Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations. | 82% |
| Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes. | 82% |
| Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences. | 81% |
| Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify. | 81% |
| Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment. | 81% |
| Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives. | 80% |
| Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements. | 80% |
| Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances. | 77% |
| Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies. | 76% |
| Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations. | 73% |
| Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives. | 71% |
| Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies. | 71% |
| Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings. | 71% |
| Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations. | 70% |
| 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. | 69% |
| Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures. | 69% |
| Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings. | 68% |
| Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations. | 67% |
| Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices. | 66% |
| Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations. | 65% |
| Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts. | 63% |
| Develop employee health and safety policies. | 61% |
| Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures. | 58% |
| Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management. | 57% |
| 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. | 55% |
