noun
negotiation of conditions; bargaining over terms
Often used in labor disputes or political negotiations where parties fight over specific conditions, such as wages or working hours.
組合は賃上げを求めて条件闘争に入った。
The union entered into negotiations over conditions, demanding a wage increase.
交渉 is a general term for negotiation, while 条件闘争 specifically implies a struggle or fight over conditions, often in labor or political contexts.
Compound of 条件 (conditions) and 闘争 (struggle, fight). The term likely emerged in labor movement contexts.