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

Crowley supports overturning a state law, passed in 2011, that all-but eliminated collective bargaining for public workers. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The expiration of Goodell's contract coincides with the end of the current collective bargaining agreement, which also expires in March 2031. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

Any player can refuse a rehab assignment, according to the collective bargaining agreement. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Under Engelbert's tenure, the league expanded from 12 to 18 teams while also overseeing the WNBA's media rights and collective bargaining agreement. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, 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