industrial relations

NOUN

links between management and laborers

Synonyms

WEAK

labor relations work relations

Example Sentences

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An industrial relations showdown looms this week as Germany's powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain control of the works council at US billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla plant outside Berlin.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

"Design work for the new identity and logo is ongoing, and further engagement will be undertaken with trade unions as part of this work through the council's industrial relations framework."

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

An independent industrial relations board will review the dispute over the next two days.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

“We will meet with EP Group next week and call for a complete reset in employee and industrial relations, the restoration of postal services and further commitments on the future of the company,” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

Hence the term "soulless corporation," which was to exert such a deep influence on American thinking about industrial relations.

From History of the United States by Beard, Charles A. (Charles Austin)