industrial relations
plural noun
: the dealings or relationships of a usually large business or industrial enterprise with its own workers, with labor in general, with governmental agencies, or with the public
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Richard Hyman, a professor of industrial relations at the London School of Economics, told CNN Business that this years' strikes would pale in comparison to those of earlier decades simply because union membership has fallen so dramatically. 
Anna Cooban, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 His bridging of economics and law caught the attention of Shultz, who was then a professor of industrial relations and later became dean of the university’s Graduate School of Business. Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 It was achieved without industrial relations carnage and Iberia has been transformed, delivering both profitability and sustainably improved customer service, a testament to Gallego’s acumen. John Strickland, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 For proponents of the New Deal, this meant translating the principles of the Constitution for modern forms of economic organization and industrial relations. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022 The body would have to include representatives of the state public health, occupational safety and health, labor standards, and industrial relations regulatory agencies, as well as six members representing franchisers, franchisees and employees. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2022 Pavey, who has a bachelor’s degree in pre-personnel and industrial relations from the University of Cincinnati, worked for a time as an English teacher. Jeanne Houck, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2021 As an academic, Shultz specialized in industrial relations, often serving as mediator between management and unions, sharpening his skills as a negotiator. Norman Kempster, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2021 The industrial relations code, one of the three legislations passed in the upper house, also makes it near impossible for workers to strike. Manavi Kapur, Quartz India, 28 Sep. 2020 See More
Anna Cooban, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 His bridging of economics and law caught the attention of Shultz, who was then a professor of industrial relations and later became dean of the university’s Graduate School of Business. Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 It was achieved without industrial relations carnage and Iberia has been transformed, delivering both profitability and sustainably improved customer service, a testament to Gallego’s acumen. John Strickland, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 For proponents of the New Deal, this meant translating the principles of the Constitution for modern forms of economic organization and industrial relations. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022 The body would have to include representatives of the state public health, occupational safety and health, labor standards, and industrial relations regulatory agencies, as well as six members representing franchisers, franchisees and employees. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2022 Pavey, who has a bachelor’s degree in pre-personnel and industrial relations from the University of Cincinnati, worked for a time as an English teacher. Jeanne Houck, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2021 As an academic, Shultz specialized in industrial relations, often serving as mediator between management and unions, sharpening his skills as a negotiator. Norman Kempster, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2021 The industrial relations code, one of the three legislations passed in the upper house, also makes it near impossible for workers to strike. Manavi Kapur, Quartz India, 28 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above