Trade union confederations and employer organisations are set to negotiate about moves to local bargaining in response to pressure from the government. The government wants to see a greater role for local bargaining with an implication that this might allow scope for non-union deals or terms and conditions not guaranteed by sector agreements. The government warns that it may introduce legislation if employers and trade unions can't come up with a suitable deal.
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