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

In their collective bargaining agreement, the NFL and NFLPA negotiate numerous parameters around player employment, including minimum salaries, the terms of the standard player contract, dispute resolution, benefits, work schedules, and more. —Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

They are borne through collective bargaining between the NFL and the NFLPA. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025

The collective bargaining agreement between the players union and the league is also set to expire next year — as are many star players’ contracts. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 May 2025

The Williams family consulted with lawyers ahead of the draft, looking for a way around the collective bargaining agreement. —Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

collective bargaining

noun

: discussion between an employer and union representatives over wages, hours, and working conditions

Legal Definition

collective bargaining

noun

: negotiation between an employer and a labor union usually on wages, benefits, hours, and working conditions see also bargaining agent at agent, bargaining unit, Labor Management Relations Act