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As an extention of the recently formulated system-theory based view of labor relations Systems (Larouche & Deom, 1984), this article presents the conceptual framework of a labor relations System [LRS]. The LRS components are defined and discussed on the basis of Systems theory concepts and terminology, to refer to a workplace union-management relations. Prior attempts to apply Systems theory to theory construction at the same level ofanalysis are examined and the LRS is shown to improve upon them. Finally, the avantages of the LRS to researchers and practitioners in labor relations are outlined.