industrial relations

plural noun

Definition of industrial relations

: the dealings or relationships of a usually large business or industrial enterprise with its own workers, with labor in general, with governmental agencies, or with the public

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Shen, a veteran human rights and labor lawyer, most recently served as director of national industrial relations and counsel at the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), representing indie film and TV producers, including in labor disputes. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, "Canada's Actors Union Hires Lawyer to Review Sexual Harassment Policies," 30 Oct. 2017 The leadership of the AFL-CIO is longtime Democrats, said Gary Chaison, a Clark University professor emeritus of labor and industrial relations. — Eric Morath, WSJ, "With Workers Split Over Trump, Unions Look to Bridge the Divide," 20 Oct. 2017 One is that industrial relations must be devolved to the level of the firm. — The Economist, "Emmanuel Macron’s labour reformsThe French president acts on his promise to overhaul jobs laws," 31 Aug. 2017

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