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