Critical thinking skills are crucial because those are essentially the skills you want to put the most effort into teaching your students. Resiliency has also been an important characteristic throughout my journey.
CAREER
Labor Relations Specialists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$77,010
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-2.6% (decline)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Labor Relations Specialists Do
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Other Job Titles Labor Relations Specialists May Have
Business Agent, Business Representative, Field Operations Coordinator, Labor Relations Specialist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Labor Relations Specialists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (30%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
Always remember your purpose for becoming a teacher. Your own purpose will be your guiding light through the hard times. Stay resilient and remember why you do what you do.
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