The Manchester Industrial Relations Society (MIRS) is a well-established and important forum for the discussion of industrial relations and employment issues within Britain.
Founded in 1964, the Society has mounted a continuous annual programme of meetings addressed by distinguished speakers from the industrial relations, human resource management and trade union world. We now have over 160 members from across the north-west of England, drawn from the trade unions, management, Acas, Industrial Law Society, and Universities.
To be announced
The Arthur Priest lecture is an annual event organised by the Manchester Industrial Relations Society (MIRS) in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The lecture is named after Arthur Priest, a prominent figure in the field of industrial relations.
Details of the 2025 lecture will be announced in due course.