Governments have a unique role in labour relations because:
A) All there employees are an essential service and can be legislated back to work.
B) Additional labour costs can easily be passed on to the tax payer.
C) They have a dual role as a legislator and employer
D) They are not impacted by the economy with respect to labour relations
E) It is illegal for them to bargain wages and benefits as this is legislated.

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Governments have a dual role in labour relations, acting both as a legislator that can pass laws affecting labour relations broadly and as an employer that negotiates directly with public sector employees. This unique position influences their approach to managing labour relations.

Governments Have a Unique Role in Labour Relations Because