bargainingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ/usdiscussions between people in order to reach agreement on something such as prices, wages, working conditions, etc.:
Both sides were scheduled to meet today in an effort to resume bargaining.
hard/tough bargaining After tough bargaining, the plan has been agreed upon with the unions.
You are in a weaker bargaining position if you are a casual, temporary, or contract worker.
See also
collective bargaining
pay bargaining
workplace bargaining