Trade Dispute

/ˈtreɪd dɪˌspjuːt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A disagreement or conflict between employers and employees regarding terms of employment, conditions, or workplace rights, often subject to collective bargaining or industrial action.
    The union initiated a strike as part of the trade dispute over wage increases.

Forms

  • trade dispute
  • trade disputes

Commentary

Trade disputes typically involve negotiations or legal interventions distinct from standard contract disputes; clarity in usage is key to distinguish them from ordinary commercial conflicts.

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