Collective Bargaining
/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A process in which representatives of employees and employers negotiate terms of employment, such as wages, working conditions, and benefits, to form a binding contract.
The union engaged in collective bargaining to secure better wages for its members.
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Commentary
Collective bargaining typically involves negotiation under labor law frameworks and may lead to legally binding collective agreements.
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