URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources

Since its establishment, the Schmidt Labor Research Center has been a beacon of employment relations expertise in Rhode Island, New England, and the nation. The Center has received accolades for its work from the United States Senate and Progreso Latino Inc., and its projects and research have been funded by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Academy of Arbitrators, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Rhode Island Department of Human Services, and the Electrical Contracting Foundation. The Schmidt Labor Center at the URI College of Business offers a comprehensive suite of graduate and certificate programs for leaders in the field, including a Master of Science in Labor Relations & Human Resources, and graduate certificates in Labor Relations or Human Resources. Our graduates work in labor unions, business firms, educational organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. Each year, the Charles T. Schmidt Jr. Labor Research hosts two conferences to convene leaders in the field to network and share important and timely research and information. These events, designed for employers, unions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and government officials serve as an important driver outreach and are critical to the mission of the center. The SLRC is a SHRM Recertification Provider and its graduate programs are SHRM Academically Aligned. Summer Hours: M,T,W 9:00am-3:00pm