collective bargaining
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which workers, through their union, negotiate with employers over pay and conditions.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The strike ended after three weeks of _____ produced a new contract."
Answer: collective bargaining
In your own words, what does "collective bargaining" mean?
The process by which workers, through their union, negotiate with employers over pay and conditions.
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