labor relations
noun
: the way in which workers and managers of a company talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other
The company has a history of poor labor relations.
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The casino’s attorneys and leadership have noted that the original agreement said explicitly that the tribe’s code governs labor relations at Sky River, which Wilton Rancheria opened in 2022.
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Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Generally, states can legislate on labor relations only in economic sectors not covered by federal law.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Generally, states can legislate on labor relations only in economic sectors not covered by federal law.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
Missy Matella, the UC’s associate vice president for systemwide employee and labor relations, said in a statement that the agreement reflects the tireless work and collaboration of the bargaining team, medical center leadership and systemwide leadership working with the nurses.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Generally, states can legislate on labor relations only in economic sectors not covered by federal law.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Generally, states can legislate on labor relations only in economic sectors not covered by federal law.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
Missy Matella, the UC’s associate vice president for systemwide employee and labor relations, said in a statement that the agreement reflects the tireless work and collaboration of the bargaining team, medical center leadership and systemwide leadership working with the nurses.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for labor relations
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“Labor relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20relations. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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