Bridlington principle

noun

Any of a set of rules aimed at resolving conflicts among trade unions.

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Meanings

nounBridlington principle (plural Bridlington principles)

plural Bridlington principles

  1. industrial relationsAny of a set of rules aimed at resolving conflicts among trade unions.

Origin

First drafted in 1939 at a conference in Bridlington, Yorkshire, England.

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