Industrial Relations is the field of study and practice that examines the relationships between employers, employees, trade unions, and the government in the workplace. It encompasses the policies, regulations, and processes that govern the interactions and dynamics between these parties concerning labor issues, employment conditions, and workplace conflicts. The aim of industrial relations is to establish and maintain a stable and productive working environment through negotiation, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. This field also involves the analysis of labor laws, workplace practices, and the social and economic factors influencing labor markets. Ultimately, industrial relations strive to balance the interests of employers and employees to promote fair treatment, enhance workplace cooperation, and improve overall productivity.
In a groundbreaking move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has initiated a large-scale public campaign to unionize all nonunion automakers in the United States. This comes on the heels of the UAW securing record labor contracts with the Detroit Three car companies. The union’s new initiative aims to bring together workers from over a dozen […]
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