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.
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Between an unpredictable Finals matchup, a pair of shocking jumps in the draft lottery and NBA teams' ongoing battle with the new collective bargaining agreement, the stage is set for explosive player movement across the league.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Negotiations have been ongoing between the parties since Oct. 1, with the current collective bargaining agreement having expired on Dec. 31.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining contract, covering employees nationwide.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
While Clark’s impact on the WNBA’s recent business growth is undeniable, her role in collective bargaining negotiations is uncertain.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Negotiations have been ongoing between the parties since Oct. 1, with the current collective bargaining agreement having expired on Dec. 31.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining contract, covering employees nationwide.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
While Clark’s impact on the WNBA’s recent business growth is undeniable, her role in collective bargaining negotiations is uncertain.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for collective bargaining
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“Collective bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collective%20bargaining. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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