Low to No Risk

21

Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.2Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
• 0.3Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
• 1.3Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
• 1Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
• 0.8Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
• 0.6Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
• 0.3Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
• 1.2Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
• 0.1Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• 0.2Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
• 0.5Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
• 0.3Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
• 1.5Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
• 1.8Write 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.
• 0.3Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
• 0.4Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
• 0.5Develop employee health and safety policies.
• 0.2Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
• 2.5Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
• 1.2Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
• 1.8Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.

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