Is there a way to 'turn this situation to our advantage'? [=is there a way to exploit this situation?; is there a way to take advantage of this situation?]
The union should be 'at an advantage' [=should have an advantage] in the negotiations.
She used her position for personal 'advantage'. [=for personal gain; to help herself]
(..) to have a heartfelt talk. One of my greatest annoyances is when... ...people try to talk to those who can't hear them. Well, we have an advantage. My father and I never talk. Your father ever tell you about the day you were born? Yeah, a thousand times. He caught an uncatchable fish. (..)2003 Big Fish
(..) I think I'll go check on him. I need to lie down for a bit. Okay, go. After the war, the sons of Alabama returned home, looking for work. Each had the advantage over me. They were alive, while I was officially deceased. With my prospects few... ...I took a job as a traveling salesman. It suited me. (..)2003 Big Fish