collective bargaining
Abbreviation of 団体交渉 (だんたいこうしょう). Used primarily in labor relations and news reports.
The union held collective bargaining with the company.
Collective bargaining broke down and they went on strike.
mass labor negotiation; mass bargaining session; public negotiation
Abbreviation of 団体交渉 (だんたいこうしょう), literally 'group negotiation'.