Labor Union Branch Chief (Full-time)
ろうどうくみあいしぶちょう（せんじゅう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
A managerial position that operates and manages a labor union branch on a full-time dedicated basis, improves members' working conditions, and conducts collective bargaining with management.
Description
The labor union branch chief (full-time) serves as the operational leader of a branch union composed of employees, compiling members' opinions and engaging in collective bargaining with management on a full-time basis. They handle planning and organization of union activities, meeting management, preparation of contracts and agreements, consultations and complaints from members, preparation and execution of labor actions such as strikes, and management of compliance with labor laws and related regulations, striving to improve members' working conditions and sustain and develop the organization.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of employment forms in companies and changes in labor union membership rates, there will be greater demand for improved quality of union activities and organizational management capabilities. The role of full-time branch chiefs will remain important, but depending on trends in membership numbers, positions may become limited.
Personality Traits
Has an objective perspective / Has empathy / Has leadership / Has patience / Honest and trusted
Work Style
Centered on Meetings and Consultations / Evening and Early Morning Work / Face-to-face Interactions / Full-time / Office Work
Career Path
Union Member → Executive Committee Member → Branch General Secretary → Full-time Branch Chief → Regional Headquarters Executive → Central Executive Committee Member → Union Chairperson
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Document Preparation / Labor Law / Negotiation Skills and Facilitation / Organization Management
Recommended Skills
Labor Union Operations / Mediation / Presentation / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for grasping details of negotiation terms and contract clauses. |
| Communication Skills | To effectively negotiate and coordinate with union members and management. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead union activities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to respond to changes in labor laws and systems. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for strategic planning of union activities and negotiations. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for resolving labor-management disputes. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental stress from long negotiations and confrontational situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Indispensable for collaboration with union executives and members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, not intense labor. |
Aliases
- Full-time Branch Chief
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- Labor Union Activist
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- Labor Union Executive
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