Labor Relations Specialists

Labor Relations Specialists typically perform the following tasks: • Negotiate collective bargaining agreements. • Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability. • Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations. • Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations. • Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes. • Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify. • Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences. • Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment. • Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives. • Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements. • Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances. • Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies. • Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations. • Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies. • Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives. • Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings. • 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. • Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings. • Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations. • Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.