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 2011 law, known as Act 10, imposed a near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees.
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Scott Bauer, Fortune, 28 May 2024
The union represents members in collective bargaining with employers throughout the United States and Canada.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
In those leagues, players have agreed to receive that share of the revenue by way of collective bargaining agreements.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 24 May 2024
The superintendent also violated the union’s collective bargaining agreement by completing the sectioning of classes for 2024-25 school year without discussion with, or input from the union, the resolution stated.
—Chloe Hilles, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Scott Bauer, Fortune, 28 May 2024
The union represents members in collective bargaining with employers throughout the United States and Canada.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
In those leagues, players have agreed to receive that share of the revenue by way of collective bargaining agreements.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 24 May 2024
The superintendent also violated the union’s collective bargaining agreement by completing the sectioning of classes for 2024-25 school year without discussion with, or input from the union, the resolution stated.
—Chloe Hilles, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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“Collective bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collective%20bargaining. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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