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industrial relations
This term describes the systemic interaction between employers and the workforce, focusing on the structural and legal frameworks of employment. It carries a formal, professional register and is most commonly used in political, legal, and corporate contexts to describe the climate of labor stability or conflict.
Because it refers to a collective set of relationships and processes, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not refer to individual interpersonal relationships between two people, but rather to the institutionalized relationship between organized labor and management.
Meanings
The collective relationship between management and employees, typically involving negotiations between employers and trade unions regarding wages, working conditions, and labor laws.
The government is attempting to improve industrial relations to prevent further strikes.
Examples
The company has a long history of poor industrial relations with its workforce.
We need to improve our industrial relations to avoid another strike next year.
He decided to specialize in industrial relations during his law degree.
He decided to specialize in industrial relations during his law degree.
The government is introducing new laws to stabilize industrial relations across the sector.
The government is introducing new laws to stabilize industrial relations across the sector.
I wonder if the new CEO understands the complexities of industrial relations in this country.
Industrial relations were extremely volatile during the early twentieth century.
Let us focus on building a framework for positive industrial relations.
The report highlights a significant breakdown in industrial relations at the plant.
The report highlights a significant breakdown in industrial relations at the plant.
How can we balance productivity with fair industrial relations?
How can we balance productivity with fair industrial relations?