Academic Program Proposal

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SUNY Empire State University
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Master of ArtsWork and Labor Policy10/4/2026
Work and Labor Policy Program Description
The Master of Arts Work and Labor Policy program is designed for unionists, human resource professionals, arbitrators, educators, journalists, political activists, lawyers, individuals involved in government or private industry, and anyone in the worlds of work and labor in the 21st century.  While the program provides students with a background in American labor relations, labor history, labor law and collective bargaining, the focus is on the current problems and policies generated by changes in the global economy, technology, the workforce and the workplace.  This program can increase effectiveness in present positions or prepare students for new positions that deal in labor, government, industrial relations or human resources.