Labor Union Executive Committee Member (Dedicated)
ろうどうくみあいしっこういいん（せんじゅう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
Summary
A dedicated executive committee member of a labor union handles collective bargaining and union operations exclusively to protect the interests of union members.
Description
Labor union executive committee members (dedicated) represent union members and lead collective bargaining with employers to improve working conditions, wages, working hours, and more. They handle planning and conducting general meetings and branch meetings for union operations, responding to consultations from union members, preparing for strikes and other labor disputes, budget management, and collaboration with external labor consultation agencies and lawyers, among a wide range of tasks. Fully committed to union activities as dedicated staff, they require coordination skills, negotiation skills, and the ability to build trust with union members.
Future Outlook
Amid ongoing diversification of working conditions and legal amendments, demand for the expertise and negotiation skills of labor union executive committee members will remain steady and is expected to grow.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Honest and fair / Persuasive / Skilled in negotiation
Work Style
Event handling / Full-time / On-site negotiations / Overtime / Secretariat work
Career Path
Regular union member → Branch secretary → Dedicated executive committee member → Committee chair and general secretary
Required Skills
Collective bargaining / Document creation / Labor law / Negotiation and coordination skills / Union operations knowledge
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Facilitation / Labor economics knowledge / Labor management knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to respond to changes in the labor environment and legal amendments. |
| Communication Skills | To negotiate and coordinate smoothly with management and union members. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to lead union activities and take proactive action. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and manage collective bargaining and union events. |
| Problem Solving | Because strategic planning is required to resolve labor issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required due to pressures from negotiations and conflict resolution. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because consensus building is needed while functioning as a team within the union. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily clerical and negotiation work, with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Dedicated Union Committee Member
- Union Executive Board Officer
Related Jobs
- Labor Union Committee Chair
- Labor Union Executive Committee Member (Part-time)
- Labor Union General Secretary