Labor Relations Intern

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in labor, employment, or public-sector law preferred.
• Ability to pass Massport’s controlled substances screening and background/security checks.

Work Schedule

This position will be based at the Logan Office Center in East Boston, MA. Ability to work a minimum of 15–20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching whether management decisions/policies violate relevant collective bargaining agreements and/or state labor laws.
• Assist operating and support units with gathering, reviewing, copying, etc. documentation needed for grievance hearings and labor-related litigation.
• Aid in the resolution of union grievances, including analysis of settlement options, preparation, and presentation of management positions during required collective bargaining agreement grievance hearings, and drafting of grievance hearing responses.
• Assist in developing labor relations training for managers.
• Aid in collective bargaining negotiations, including analysis of contractual language, past practices, and relevant data outside of Massport (e.g., wage comparisons, job descriptions, benefits packages), and draft proposed contractual language.
• Attend, when appropriate, meetings between management and Union representatives and/or internal management meetings.
• Aid in arbitration case preparation and/or Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations (DLR) cases, and when possible, attend such arbitration/DLR state hearings.
• Support additional labor relations projects and initiatives as directed.