Labor Relations Specialist

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Work Tasks

• Work with employers and employees to get them to understand each others needs
• See that wages are fair, that labor laws are being followed, and that employee benefits are fair
• Prevent and solve arguments between employees and employers
• Tell employers what they can do to keep employees happy
• Work in labor unions, the government, management firms, schools, hospitals, insurance, real estate, and finance firms, banks, and department stores
• Work with contracts, economic and wage data, labor laws, bargaining trends, health care, pensions, and other benefits

Salary, Size & Growth

• $75,500 average per year ($36.25 per hour)
• A large occupation (417,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow rapidly (2.8% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in human resources or industrial and labor relations and an internship in labor relations
• Skills/Courses: College courses include industrial relations and employment law, and experience in labor relations.