works council

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. an elected body of employee representatives that deals with management regarding grievances, working conditions, wages, etc.
2. a joint council or committee representing employer and employees that discusses working conditions, wages, etc., within a plant or business.

works council

noun

1. 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
2. a body representing the workers of a plant, factory, etc, elected to negotiate with the management about working conditions, wages, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of works council¹

First recorded in 1925–30