AI exposure Business and financial operations
Will AI replace labor relations specialists?
Labor Relations Specialists. US occupation 13-1075.
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0.0%
of the time labor relations specialists spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of labor relations specialists' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.
Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.
Per cent of working time Square-law scale
Average US job 7.7%
Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.
What AI already does for labor relations specialistsWhat labor relations specialists no longer do alone
O*NET lists 28 tasks for labor relations specialists. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.
What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human
28 of the 28 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.
- Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.Core task
- Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.Core task
- Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.Core task
- Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.Core task
- Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.Core task
- Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.Core task
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- Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.Core task
- Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.Core task
- Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.Core task
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.Core task
- Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.Core task
- Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.Core task
- Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.Core task
- Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.Core task
- Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.Core task
- Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.Core task
- Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.Core task
- Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.Core task
- Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.Core task
- 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.Core task
- Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
- Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
- Develop employee health and safety policies.
- Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.
- 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.
- Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.
- Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.
- Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
How that compares
Among the 29 business and financial operations occupations, labor relations specialists rank 29. The group averages 17.7%, and its most exposed job is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at 64.8%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.
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What this does and does not mean
Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.
A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.
Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.