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Collective bargaining

Negotiation between an employer and a trade union, on behalf of a group of workers, over pay and conditions.

A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.

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Pay is set by collective bargaining, so individual negotiation won't work here.

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