diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr_tests.yml b/.github/workflows/pr_tests.yml
index c5becccf3..88cd10be6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pr_tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr_tests.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 name: Test Contributor Pull Requests
 on:
   pull_request:
+    types: [labeled, opened]
 jobs:
   test:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest