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 stand-out announcements were on public sector pay: a hoped-for end to scratchy industrial relations, strikes by junior doctors and disruption for the public.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 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

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)