Labor Relations Specialist

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Ideal for those passionate about fair workplace practices and conflict resolution.
Shape harmonious work environments by bridging gaps between employees and management.
Engage in dynamic negotiations and ensure adherence to labor agreements.

💰 Earn $82K-$128K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -0.3% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
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.
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

5,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$105,560 in California

$89,980 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Personal relationships

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Labor Relations Specialist

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Pathways to this Career

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Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years