Labor Union Chairperson
ろうどうくみあいいんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
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
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