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 Players earn $1,030 for participating in the 3-point contest, with the winner receiving $2,575, according to the WNBA’s most recent collective bargaining agreement. Dylan Manfre, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024 The 2022 collective bargaining agreement prevents teams that pay into MLB’s revenue sharing system from drafting in the lottery in back-to-back years. Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 15 July 2024 Our members performing that work and/or overseeing it, are confirmed to be covered under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreements. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 July 2024 The collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL’s Player Association says that each team will provide players the opportunity to purchase two tickets to the Super Bowl. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for collective bargaining 

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Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of collective bargaining was in 1891

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“Collective bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collective%20bargaining. Accessed 29 Jul. 2024.

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

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