What is another word for works council?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːks kˈa͡ʊnsə͡l] (IPA) 
A works council is an institutional body that works with management to help make work conditions and production processes better for employees. In some countries, works councils are mandatory by law. The term 'works council' is often used across the world, but there are synonyms and alternative terms that can refer to the same type of representative body, depending on the country. These include employee council, staff committee, employee representative body, industrial democracy council, workers' and employees' council, trade union council, and shop committee. Ultimately, these various terms serve as an effective tool for collective bargaining and ensuring effective communication between management and their workforce.
