Labor Relations Intern

Massachusetts Port Authority • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Massport’s Labor Relations Department is dedicated to the creation of thriving partnerships between Massport and its workforce unions. Our mission is to empower positive change and drive Massport's policies forward through strategic negotiations, resulting in enhanced productivity, operational efficiency, and strong collaborative bonds with union representatives. We provide expert guidance to ensure smooth administration of collective bargaining agreements across all operating divisions and support units.

Fall 2026 Labor Relations Internship

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in labor and employment law within a complex public-sector environment. Working alongside Massport’s Labor Relations team, the intern will support meaningful projects and gain exposure to collective bargaining, grievance administration, labor relations strategy, dispute resolution, and workforce policies that directly impact Massport’s operations.

Under the supervision of Labor Relations Department in-house attorneys, law student interns working in Labor Relations shall be involved in the following:

Assist in researching whether management decision/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.
Assist with resolution of union grievances to include, but not limited to, analysis of settlement options, preparation, and presentation of management position during required collective bargaining Agreement grievance hearings and drafting of grievance hearing responses.
Assist with development of labor relations training for managers.
Assist with collective bargaining negotiations to include, but not limited to, analysis of contractual language, analysis of past practices, and research of relevant data outside of Massport i.e., 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.
Assist with 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Interest in labor, employment, or public-sector law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching whether management decision/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.
• Assist with resolution of union grievances to include, but not limited to, analysis of settlement options, preparation, and presentation of management position during required collective bargaining Agreement grievance hearings and drafting of grievance hearing responses.
• Assist with development of labor relations training for managers.
• Assist with collective bargaining negotiations to include, but not limited to, analysis of contractual language, analysis of past practices, and research of relevant data outside of Massport i.e., 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.
• Assist with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree