Labor RelationsNameAffiliate InstitutionDateLabor relations refer to the existing relationship between the management of any organization and groups that represent employee needs such as unions(Fossum, 2014). Industrial relations normally require compliance with the laws governing employer-employee relationships such as the National Labor Relations Act and state laws. Pertinent issues in labor relations include unionization, collective bargaining, grievance procedure, and dispute resolution. However, all parties have a part to play to ensure the process is smooth and effective.The Roles of Labor, Union, and Management in the Labor Relations ProcessLabor relations can be tricky to navigate. Each party in this relationship has a duty to ensure that the process is as streamlined as possible. Without these duties, the process will be irretrievably broken down and it will be a lose-lose situation. The needs and expectations of each of the parties involved are instrumental in shaping the obligations of the subjects in question. Employees, for example, expect to be treated fairly and compensated with a pay that is commensurate to their efforts. Employers, on the other hand, expect the employees to perform their duties diligently, while the union expects the