Occupation information for Labor Relations Specialists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
• Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
• Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
• Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
• Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.

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• Inkjet printers
• Laser fax machine
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Photocopiers

Technology:

• Application server software
• Cloud-based data access and sharing software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Human resources software
• Word processing software

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