Omid and many of his coworkers are upset about their jobs at the factory where they work, especially their wages. They decide to form a union to engage in collective bargaining. What does collective bargaining allow workers to do?

A. increase social networks to help find new jobs in the same industry
B. better follow the rules of their employees as outlined in the employee handbook
C. collectively negotiate with their employer for better working conditions
D. have greater input in the shopfloor culture of their employer


Answer: C

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