LABOR STUDIES: OVERVIEW

Examine work, workers and worker organizations historically and today. You study the history of the labor movement, labor law and collective bargaining, and focus on current problems and policies generated by changes in the global economy, technology, the workforce and the workplace.

WHO CHOOSES LABOR STUDIES?

Some of the reasons students pursue a degree in Labor Studies include:

• to increase effectiveness in their present position
• to prepare for greater responsibilities or new positions that deal with matters important to labor, labor-management relations and human resources
• to pursue graduate study in labor studies, law school or other areas

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?

You have the opportunity to develop a concentration that responds to your goals and interests. Examples of popular concentrations include:

• general labor history
• labor studies
• labor-management relations

Please note: The Labor Studies area of study is offered only through The Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies in New York City and through distance learning.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

• Area of Study Guidelines (www.esc.edu/LaborGuide)
• Area of Study web site (www.esc.edu/laborarea)
• Ask us to mail you information or get answers to specific questions. (www.esc.edu/inquiry)