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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In all areas of labor relations, negotiations often take until the last minute. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Lang will be responsible for labor relations on behalf of the motion picture division and studio backlot operations, while Kasdan will do likewise for the company’s TV and media division. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 June 2026 Lang previously served as Paramount’s head of worldwide industrial relations and production safety, while Kasdan has been leading labor relations for CBS studio and broadcasting groups. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Kasdan, who is also an evp for Paramount, oversees labor relations for the union’s TV media division and PTVS. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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