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national agreement

British

noun

written formal agreements covering rates of pay and other terms and conditions of employment that are the result of collective bargaining at national level between one or more trade unions and employers in a sector of the economy

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Rather than passing a law, the government opted for a national agreement with schools, parents and teachers, arguing this would secure buy‑in and bring in the rules quickly without a lengthy legislative battle.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

President Gustavo Petro called on the country’s political groups to seize the “historic responsibility” to reach a broad national agreement to achieve peace.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 4, 2023

If battery workers were covered under the national agreement, they would likely be eligible for better pay and benefits.

From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2023

“We will try to reach a national agreement for the new era in Slovenia.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022

I bowed and held my peace, to see what another year might bring forth through the efforts of those who had made a national agreement upon the subject impracticable.

From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)

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