collective bargaining

noun

|Updated on: 17 Aug 2018

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Definition of collective bargaining

: negotiation between an employer and a labor union usually on wages, hours, and working conditions

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Examples of collective bargaining in a Sentence

The next round of collective bargaining is scheduled for September.

Recent Examples of collective bargaining from the Web

The association represents almost 3,000 classroom teachers and guidance counselors in collective bargaining with the county’s public school system.

— allan vought, The Aegis, "Moving back to classroom, Harford teachers union leader steps down," 6 July 2018
Thanks to recent changes to the collective bargaining agreement, players can compete for traditional roster spots or two-way contracts, which allow two players per team to shuttle between the G League and NBA.

— malika andrews, chicagotribune.com, "Donte Ingram is showcasing his game for Bulls' Summer League team while looking for his next gig," 13 July 2018
One critical disagreement is when the current collective bargaining agreement ends.

— tod leonard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Pari-Mutuel workers vote to strike in buildup to Del Mar opener," 13 July 2018
In accordance with the 2011 collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the players’ union, first-round picks are bound by a salary scale.

— tom orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, "Spurs officially sign Gay, Bertans, Walker," 11 July 2018
The NFL Players Association argued the new policy was implemented without consultation and was inconsistent with its collective bargaining agreement.

— paulina dedaj, Fox News, "NFL players' union files grievance against league's national anthem policy," 10 July 2018
The union’s claim is that this new policy, imposed by the NFL’s governing body without consultation with the NFLPA, is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement and infringes on player rights.

— chris chavez, SI.com, "NFLPA Files Grievance Over NFL's New National Anthem Policy," 10 July 2018
As a part of the latest collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association, the season was extended and players received four extra off days.

— bobby nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds relief pitchers catch up on sleep, take 'mental break' with extra off days," 15 June 2018
Boughton wants to remove pensions and health care from collective bargaining — a move that is strongly opposed by unions and many Democrats.

— christopher keating, courant.com, "Eliminating The Income Tax Is A Popular Topic For Republicans On The Campaign Trail, But Actually Doing It Is More Difficult," 1 July 2018

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First Known Use of collective bargaining

1891

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Defined for English Language Learners

collective bargaining

noun

Definition of collective bargaining for English Language Learners

: talks between an employer and the leaders of a union about how much a group of workers will be paid, how many hours they will work, etc.

Law Dictionary

collective bargaining

noun

legal Definition of collective bargaining

: 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