Mainstream industrial relations views the employment relationship as one where the parties have a mixture of conflicting interests as well as common goals.

Mainstream Industrial Relations

Pertains to the conventional study and practice of the relationship between employers, workers, and the government including trade unions and collective bargaining.

Employment Relationship

The formal or informal contract between an employer and employee, defining mutual rights, responsibilities, and expectations.

Conflicting Interests

Situations where the goals, needs, or desires of involved parties interfere with one another, often a central aspect in negotiations and disputes.