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Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


LABOUR REGULATION 

LABOUR RELATIONS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A term used to denote all matters arising out of the employer-employee relationship, or other types of relationships that emerge as a result of the sale of labour power.

LABOUR RIGHTS 

LABOUR STANDARDS 

LABOUR STANDARDS CLAIM 

LABOUR UNIONS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The unit of labour organization which organizes and charters locals in the industries or trades as defined in its constitution. It sets general policy for its locals, assists them in the conduct of their affairs and collects per capita dues.

LABOUR VIOLATIONS 

LABOUR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Committees comprised of representatives of workers and management tasked with objectives (e.g., the provision of information pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety) that are often workplace based)

    LABOURERS 

    LANGUAGE MINORITIES 

    Scope Note: A group of people who speak a language spoken by a minority of people within a geographic area.