Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
<ul><li>Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.</li><li>Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.</li><li>Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.</li><li>Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.</li><li>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.</li><li>Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.</li><li>Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.</li><li>Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.</li><li>Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.</li><li>Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.</li><li>Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.</li><li>Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.</li><li>Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.</li><li>Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.</li><li>Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.</li><li>Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.</li><li>Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.</li><li>Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.</li><li>Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.</li><li>Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.</li><li>Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.</li><li>Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.</li><li>Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.</li><li>Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.</li><li>Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.</li></ul>