A professional who conducts conference of employer and employee representatives to analyze and resolve labor disputes, as directed by federal government. Responsibilities include:

• Contacts parties in labor controversy and arranges meeting.
• Compiles all information on disagreement and determines points at issue, according to knowledge of labor, business, and government responsibilities under law and precedent.
• Attempts reconciliation of opposing claims and demands by ascertaining and exposing facts, by suggesting concessions, or by proposing adoption of new procedures.
• Prepares reports of cases, findings, and recommendations for resolving issues.