works council

/wərks ˌkaʊnsəl/
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Definitions of works council
  1. noun
    (chiefly Brit) a council representing employer and employees of a plant or business to discuss working conditions etc; also: a committee representing the workers elected to negotiate with management about grievances and wages etc
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    type of:
    council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
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