works council

work coun·cil

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Definitions of works council words

noun works council an elected body of employee representatives that deals with management regarding grievances, working conditions, wages, etc. 1
noun works council a joint council or committee representing employer and employees that discusses working conditions, wages, etc., within a plant or business. 1
noun works council workers' union at company level 1
noun works council a council composed of both employer and employees convened to discuss matters of common interest concerning a factory, plant, business policy, etc, not covered by regular trade union agreements 0
noun works council a body representing the workers of a plant, factory, etc, elected to negotiate with the management about working conditions, wages, etc 0
noun works council a committee of workers organized by their employer to discuss industrial relations 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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