Which best explains why collective bargaining increases the bargaining power of workers?

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Collective bargaining power gives rights to the workers to put their demands in front of employer in a better way. It puts the workers and employers on the same level.
Collective bargaining increases the power of bargaining of workers. If the workers and employers have agreed on a collective bargaining on mandatory subjects then it is unfair for the employer to refuse. 

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