collective bargaining
noun
: negotiation between an employer and a labor union usually on wages, hours, and working conditions
Examples of collective bargaining in a Sentence
The next round of collective bargaining is scheduled for September.
Recent Examples on the Web
The current collective bargaining agreement between the W.N.B.A. and the union that represents the players governs players’ compensation.
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Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
On Thursday, Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union sent a letter to NCG Hospitality, which manages The Trade Hotel, demanding the company recognize the union as the collective bargaining agent for the workers and begin negotiations of a contract.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
On Thursday, Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union sent a letter to NCG Hospitality, which manages The Trade Hotel, demanding the company recognize the union as the collective bargaining agent for the workers and begin negotiations of a contract.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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“Collective bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collective%20bargaining. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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