Labor relations

The field of labor relations looks at the relationship between management and workers, particularly groups of workers represented by a labor union.

Related Topics:
Management - Labor union

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Labor relations is an important factor in analyzing "varieties of capitalism", such as neocorporatism (or corporatism), social democracy, and neoliberalism (or liberalism).

Related Topics:
Varieties of capitalism - Neocorporatism - Corporatism - Social democracy - Neoliberalism - Liberalism

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Labor relations can take place on many levels, such as the "shop-floor", the regional level, and the national level. The distribution of power amongst these levels can greatly shape the way an economy functions.

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Another key question when considering systems of labor relations is their ability to adapt to change. This change can be technological (e.g., "What do we do when an industry employing half the population becomes obsolete?"), economic (e.g., "How do we respond to globalization?"), or political (e.g., "How dependent is the system on a certain party or coalition holding power?").

Related Topics:
Change - Globalization

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Governments set the framework for labor relations through legislation and regulation. Typically employment law would cover issues such as minimum wages and wrongful dismissal.

Related Topics:
Legislation - Regulation - Employment law - Minimum wages - Wrongful dismissal

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Industrial relations is the equivalent term in Australia, though in recent years the term workplace relations has also become common.

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