National Minister for Labor

The National Minister for Labor is the head of the Orion Ministry of Labor and oversees the country's labor market, labor practices, employment regulations, and national government employment system. The National Minister is selected from members of the National Assembly by the Chancellor of Orion to serve in her government. In the country's earlier days, the position was seen as a stepping-stone to eventually becoming Chancellor, following the quick succession of former National Ministers Stockard Maladene and Jennings Moynihan as Chancellor. Currently, however, the position is seen as a stepping-stone to serving as National Minister for Justice.

Prior to the adoption of the Third Constitution, the National Secretary for Labor and Employment encompassed most of the same duties as the National Minister.

Powers of the Minister

 * The National Minister supervises several regulatory and protection agencies, including the National Dispute Resolution Council.
 * The National Minister supervises the country's data collection on employment through the National Labor Statistics Board.
 * The National Minister promulgates regulations pertaining to workplace safety, workers' rights, workplace discrimination, and union organization.
 * In the event that the National Assembly votes to allow the Chancellor to nationalize an industry or a company, the National Minister supervises the transition from private sector to public sector.
 * The National Minister serves as the Chair of the National Civil Service Board.