Careers in Labor and Industrial Relations


Many economics majors choose careers in the field of labor and industrial relations. Individuals working in this area are responsible for engaging in contract negotiations, processing labor grievances, and dealing with day-to-day labor-management disputes.

Individuals planning to enter a career in labor and industrial relations should include the following courses in their undergraduate program:

Some familiarity with spreadsheet and database software is also helpful for individuals interested in this area.
Please send any comments, suggestions, or questions to John Kane at kane@oswego.edu.