Branch Chief (Labor Union)
しぶちょう（ろうどうくみあい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
A management position in a labor union branch that oversees organization operations and labor-management negotiations to protect the interests of union members.
Description
The branch chief represents one branch of the labor union, aggregates the opinions of union members, formulates demands regarding working conditions and wages, and negotiates them. Responsibilities include planning and operating branch meetings, facilitating discussions, compiling demands, preparing and conducting collective bargaining, directing labor actions such as strikes, providing information to union members, and handling consultations. Knowledge of labor law and collective bargaining, organizational management skills, and negotiation abilities are required.
Future Outlook
With work style reforms and the spread of diverse employment forms, the scope of labor-management negotiations is expanding, and digital organization management skills are becoming increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Honest / Patient / Proactive
Work Style
Career Path
Union member → Branch officer → Branch chief → Regional officer → Central executive committee member
Required Skills
Labor law knowledge / Meeting facilitation skills / Negotiation skills / Organization management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are essential for negotiations with union members and employers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership to lead the branch is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Ability to plan negotiation strategies and meeting operations is important. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are required to resolve conflicts between labor and management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Ability to withstand pressure from negotiations and union member interactions is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is necessary to collaborate with union members and consolidate support. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office work, so significant physical stamina is not required. |
Aliases
- Branch Committee Chair
- Labor Union Branch Leader
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- Labor Union Executive
- Secretary General
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