JOB REPORT / 13-1075 · 28 TASKS

Labor Relations Specialists.

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Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining…
Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance…

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28 of 28 tasks reviewed

We went through all 28 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Labor Relations Specialists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
AI DOES
Searches legal databases, summarizes case outcomes, and finds relevant precedents quickly
YOU DO
Judge which past cases truly match your specific labor dispute and strategy
TASK 02
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
AI DOES
Drafts contract language, suggests standard clauses, and compares proposals against benchmarks
YOU DO
Read the room, weigh relationship costs, and decide what to concede or hold firm
TASK 03
Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
AI DOES
Scans contracts, payroll data, and records to flag possible violations or mismatches
YOU DO
Apply judgment about workplace context, intent, and what the contract really means in practice
TASK 04
Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.
AI DOES
Generates draft rule language, pulls relevant labor laws, and formats documents fast
YOU DO
Build trust across the table and judge what each side will actually accept
TASK 05
Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
AI DOES
Drafts letter templates, suggests legal phrasing, and checks tone and clarity
YOU DO
Apply your knowledge of the specific parties, history, and stakes to make the letter land right
TASK 06
Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting invites, checks calendar conflicts, and organizes hearing details
YOU DO
Judge the right timing and tone when dealing with unions and grievances
TASK 07
Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms, new hire forms, or minority compensation reports.
AI DOES
Drafts forms, pulls data fields, checks for missing info, and flags compliance issues
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and take responsibility for official submissions
TASK 08
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal language, summarizes past contracts, and flags common bargaining patterns
YOU DO
Read the room, build trust with both sides, and make judgment calls under pressure
TASK 09
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
AI DOES
Summarizes contract clauses, flags relevant sections, and drafts plain-language explanations
YOU DO
Apply workplace history, relationship dynamics, and legal judgment to each specific situation
TASK 10
Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
AI DOES
Summarizes past bargaining outcomes, flags legal risks, and models possible contract scenarios
YOU DO
Read the room and weigh trust, relationships, and local power dynamics that no dataset captures
TASK 11
Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
AI DOES
Generates lists of alternative proposals and precedents from similar labor negotiations
YOU DO
Read the room and pick options both sides can actually live with
TASK 12
Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
AI DOES
Summarizes proposal terms, runs cost estimates, and flags similar past agreements
YOU DO
Weigh the full organizational, legal, and human context before drawing conclusions
TASK 13
Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
AI DOES
Drafts training slides, scripts, quizzes, and policy summaries on labor topics
YOU DO
Lead live sessions, answer tough questions, and adjust to your audience in the moment
TASK 14
Develop employee health and safety policies.
AI DOES
Drafts policy templates, summarizes OSHA rules, and flags common gaps
YOU DO
Apply site-specific risks and get buy-in from workers and management
TASK 15
Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.
AI DOES
Drafts surveys, spots patterns in feedback data, and suggests complaint procedure templates
YOU DO
Build employee trust and judge what monitoring methods fit your specific workplace culture
TASK 16
Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
AI DOES
Summarizes comparable contracts, flags legal limits, and drafts strategy frameworks
YOU DO
Read the room, weigh trust and power dynamics, and make the final call on what to push for
TASK 17
Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
AI DOES
Summarizes contract terms, flags relevant clauses, and drafts written guidance
YOU DO
Read the room, weigh legal risk, and build trust with both sides
TASK 18
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
AI DOES
Searches labor law databases, summarizes complaint documents, and flags relevant precedents
YOU DO
Apply judgment about workplace relationships, credibility, and legal strategy that no algorithm can replicate
TASK 19
Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
AI DOES
Drafts timelines, organizes evidence files, and summarizes relevant policies or past cases
YOU DO
Coach witnesses face-to-face and read their confidence, credibility, and emotional readiness
TASK 20
Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
AI DOES
Scans payroll, schedules, and contract data to flag possible violations
YOU DO
Talk to workers and managers to understand what's really happening on the ground
TASK 21
Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
AI DOES
Drafts arguments, summarizes case law, and organizes key talking points for negotiations
YOU DO
Read the room, adapt in real time, and build trust with people across the table
TASK 22
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
AI DOES
Drafts contract language, summarizes past agreements, and flags potential legal issues
YOU DO
Read the room, build relationships, and make final calls under pressure
TASK 23
Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
AI DOES
Searches mediator databases, summarizes credentials, flags conflicts of interest, and compares past case outcomes
YOU DO
Apply judgment about personalities, politics, and which neutral both sides will actually accept
TASK 24
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
AI DOES
Drafts talking points, summarizes contract history, and flags relevant precedents
YOU DO
Build trust, read emotions, and negotiate face-to-face
TASK 25
Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
AI DOES
Drafts reprimand letters, checks policy compliance, and flags inconsistencies in disciplinary records
YOU DO
Weigh the full human context, assess fairness, and own the final approval decision
TASK 26
Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.
AI DOES
Researches labor law precedents, drafts testimony outlines, and summarizes contract details
YOU DO
Show up in person, answer live questions under oath, and apply professional judgment to complex disputes
TASK 27
Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
AI DOES
Summarizes key disagreements, flags legal issues, and drafts possible compromise language
YOU DO
Read emotions in the room and guide both sides toward a deal they can live with
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.
AI DOES
Generates charts, slides, and data summaries
YOU DO
Shape the story and recommendations
About this analysis
46% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Labor Relations Specialists
SOC code: 13-1075
Tasks reviewed: 28 of 28

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $95,420 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $87,150 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 64,810
Employed in Colorado: 470
Job outlook: −0.1% by 2034 · ~5,100 openings/yr

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Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.

Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.

Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.

Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.

Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.

Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.

Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms, new hire forms, or minority compensation reports.

Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.

Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.

Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.

Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.

Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.

Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.

Develop employee health and safety policies.

Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.

Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.

Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.

Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.

Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.

Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.

Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.

Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.

Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.

Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.

Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.

Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.

Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.

Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

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