Labor Union Chairperson

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Industry & Occupation

Public Service, Legal & Administration

Classification

Summary

As the highest-ranking executive of the labor union, represents union members and oversees negotiations with management and union operations.

Description

The labor union chairperson determines the union's policies as the representative of the members and leads and supervises negotiation activities including collective bargaining with the employer side. Also involved in operating general meetings, formulating activity plans, financial management, collaboration with external organizations and information gathering, consolidates members' voices to improve working conditions and protect rights. During disputes or strikes, takes command, adjusts members' opinions, and handles public relations activities.

Future Outlook

With working style reforms and changes in the labor environment, the importance of union activities is increasing, and diverse forms of labor union operations are required.

Personality Traits

Has Empathy / Has Fairness and Neutrality / Has Leadership / Has Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Business Trips / Full-time / Night Work / Regular Meetings

Career Path

Union Executive → Secretary General → Executive Committee Member → Regional Federation Representative → National Federation Representative

Required Skills

Communication Skills / Labor Law Knowledge / Negotiation Skills / Organizational Management

Recommended Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills / Facilitation / Leadership / Presentation Skills

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Communication Skills Because communication and coordination in collective bargaining are essential.
Initiative & Leadership Because leadership to lead the union and take proactive action is necessary.
Planning & Organization Because responsible for planning and executing negotiation strategies and activity plans.
Problem Solving Because judgments related to labor-management troubles and dispute resolution are required.
Stress Tolerance Because must handle high stress during labor disputes and negotiations.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because it is necessary to collaborate with other executives and members for union operations.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor.

Aliases

  • Labor Union Chair
  • Union Chairperson

Related Jobs

  • Labor Union Executive Committee Member
  • Labor Union Secretary
  • Labor Union Secretary General

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