joint consultation

British  

noun

1. a formal system of communication between the management of an organization and the employees' representatives used prior to taking decisions affecting the workforce, usually effected through a joint consultative committee

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Example Sentences

Earlier this month, the Scottish government and council body Cosla announced a joint consultation on the issue.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

"The two sides should adhere to the principle of joint consultation," Xi told Thuong, adding that China and Vietnam should capitalise on their geographical proximity and industrial complementarity.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

British, Soviet and Chinese forces will not be employed within other states except to make good these principles, after joint consultation.

From Time Magazine Archive

The French announcement coincided with the first anniversary of the Franco-German treaty of reconciliation, which vaguely calls for joint consultation prior to major foreign-policy decisions by either side.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under ordinary circumstances, my lady, I should not have called into joint consultation those whom I may be pardoned for designating as our hereditary foes.

From The Man from Brodney's by McCutcheon, George Barr