Collective Bargaining
Negotiation between employers and trade unions over pay, conditions and workplace terms for a group of workers.
Collective bargaining is the process by which employers (or their representatives) and trade unions negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for a group of workers, resulting in a collective agreement.
It gives employees a structured, collective voice and can bring stability and predictability to industrial relations when handled constructively.
Employers should understand the scope of any bargaining, which topics are negotiated and how agreed changes flow through to individual contracts.
