Trade Union Research Officer

Background

A Trade Union Research Officer investigates workplace issues, employment law, and working conditions to support union members and leaders. They gather data, analyse statistics, and write reports on topics like pay, health and safety, and workers' rights. This information helps unions negotiate better deals with employers and campaign for fairer working conditions.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Research Officer→Union Policy Officer→Head of Research→Union General Secretary

Publications

Labour Research Department BulletinUnions21 publications

Books

The Shock DoctrineCapital in the Twenty-First CenturyA People's History of the World

Movies

Made in DagenhamThe Erin Brockovich Story

Key Figures

Frances O'GradyLen McCluskeySharon GrahamUnison General Secretary

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference331.88, 320.55For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Union ResearcherLabour ResearcherIndustrial Relations ResearcherEmployment Research Officer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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