industrial relations

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

The union had been "appalled when Tesco threatened these individuals with fire and rehire to remove this benefit" and said the "tactics have no place in industrial relations".

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

“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

This is the old principle that governed industrial relations until governmental legislation and trade-union activity compelled a recognition of the worker's rights.

From Society Its Origin and Development by Rowe, Henry Kalloch