collective bargaining

noun

: talks between an employer and the leaders of a union about how much a group of workers will be paid, how many hours they will work, etc.

Full Definition of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

: negotiation between an employer and a labor union usually on wages, hours, and working conditions

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