Penn State's Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations engages in teaching, research, and outreach on all aspects of work and the employment relationship. Our students go on to careers in human resource management, labor relations, union organizing and representation, employment law, and government.

In The Spotlight...

Nik Shah, a '95 Labor Studies and Industrial Relations Graduate has been awarded the 2008 Outstanding Young Liberal Arts Alumni Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize Liberal Arts Alumni for extraordinary professional accomplishments and success and influence as leaders. Click here to see Nik's curriculum vitae.

NEW ONLINE “COMMUNICATIONS FORUM” LAUNCHED FOR PENN STATE LABOR STUDIES & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ALUMNI

Click here to find information on the Department's plans to create a Center on Labor Rights in a Global Economy

Click here to check out the LSER Fall 2008 Newsletter

Click here to check out our LSER Graduate Student Mentor Program