Abstract: Constructing harmonious labor relation is the base for a harmonious society. Market economic countries have strengthened their comprehensive interference on labor relations, and have developed a set of the complete normative systems, which softens the confrontation relation. To construct harmonious labor relation needs a set of systematic management. System making and application must depend on government power. So, government is to undertake function in constructing a harmonious labor relation, in running, managing and supervising. At present, Chinese government is establishing a harmonious labor relation with Chinese characteristics by learning successful experiences from outside, by adopting legal, administrative, and economic means.

Key words: harmony, labor relation, government function, construction