industrial relations

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the dealings or relations of an industrial concern with its employees, with labor in general, with the public, etc.
2. (used with a singular verb) the administration of such relations, especially to maintain goodwill for an industrial concern.

industrial relations

noun

1. functioning as plural those aspects of collective relations between management and workers' representatives which are normally covered by collective bargaining
2. functioning as singular the management of relations between the employers or managers of an enterprise and their employees

industrial relations

1. Relations between management and labor unions or between management and individual workers. Sometimes called labor relations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of industrial relations¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“Long Beach fully supports paying workers according to state and federal law, and supports any outside review conducted by the Department of Industrial Relations for any employee who feels that pay is not being allocated per state law,” Modica said.

From Los Angeles Times

California’s Department of Industrial Relations will allocate funds to 89 community organizations across the state, with some 21 in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Organizations may be able to renew the funding for a second year, with a total of $49 million set aside for a two-year funding cycle, according to the Department of Industrial Relations.

From Los Angeles Times

The California Department of Industrial Relations, which includes Cal/OSHA, said in a statement that “no worker should feel intimidated or afraid to exercise their rights.”

From Los Angeles Times

A Department for Education spokesperson said: "Sixth form colleges are responsible for the setting of appropriate pay for their workforce and for managing their own industrial relations."

From BBC