collective bargaining

noun

|Updated on: 8 Jun 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

Unless there’s a collective bargaining agreement or contract that says otherwise, Indiana employers may set work hours at their own discretion, according to the Indiana Department of Labor.

— johnny c. taylor jr., USA TODAY, "Ask HR: My boss makes me feel guilty when I ask for vacation time. What can I do?," 5 June 2018
The collective bargaining agreement does not govern the President of the United States.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Why White House Rescinding Invitation to Eagles Could Boost Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Case," 4 June 2018
Board members said Tuesday night that the collective bargaining agreement is still being negotiated and that a final decision has not been reached.

— mandy mclaren, The Courier-Journal, "What you missed from JCPS' unanimous vote to fight a state takeover," 30 May 2018
Sam McDowell Junis’ integration into the Royals organization is a reminder of a past collective bargaining agreement, one that prior to the 2012 season did not impose restrictions on amateur draft spending.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Before he became the Royals' best starter, Jakob Junis wanted to hit and go to college | The Kansas City Star," 23 May 2018
The players' union said it wasn't consulted in the talks and would file a grievance against any change in the collective bargaining agreement.

— Bloomberg.com, "Stand Or Stay Out of Sight: NFL Takes on Anthem Protesters," 23 May 2018
The union will want its share, too, which will make for livelier negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement.

— john shea, San Francisco Chronicle, "What legalized betting means to baseball, Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe," 16 May 2018
All team employees undergo anti-gambling training, but the league's new collective bargaining agreement, enacted last summer, includes a provision to include gambling proceeds as part of basketball related income.

— sam farmer, latimes.com, "It's a safe bet that Supreme Court decision will be a game-changer for pro sports leagues," 15 May 2018
Duffy plays within the arbitrary rules that were set in the most recent collective bargaining agreement.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Danny Duffy is frustrated MLB wants 'personality' but is cracking down on unique cleats | The Kansas City Star," 12 May 2018

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First Known Use of collective bargaining

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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