The Irish Association for Industrial Relations was established in 1972. The Association was established in response to a growing need to develop and exchange knowledge on industrial relations at the national level, providing a forum for discussion and research. The Association is an independent voluntary organisation which does not represent any sectional interests or express views or opinions of its own. It is dedicated to promoting the study and understanding of industrial relations by discussion and research and, in doing this, it provides a forum for informed debate on issues affecting the workplace and the employment relationship in Ireland, Europe and globally. The membership is drawn from management, trade unions, academics, students and others interested in industrial relations and related topics.
OBJECTIVES
The aims of the Irish Association for Industrial Relations are without regard to political, philosophical or religious considerations and are as follows:
Facilitating the spread of information about significant developments in research in the area of industrial relations in Ireland and worldwide through conferences and seminars, publications and research.
Organising national seminars and publishing proceedings North-South co-operations - the Association works in close co-operation with the Northern Ireland Forum on Industrial Relations to promote a better understanding of industrial relations on the whole island.
