bargaining unit

American  

noun

1. a group of employees represented by a union in collective bargaining.

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bargaining unit British  

noun

1. a specific group of employees who are covered by the same collective agreement or set of agreements and represented by the same bargaining agent or agents

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Example Sentences

Of the more than 1,100 eligible workers of the proposed bargaining unit, a “strong majority” have signed union authorization cards, said ESC Local 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Petitions on behalf of workers in each chamber were filed with the Public Employment Relations Commission, which will certify the bargaining unit and conduct an election.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

The commission’s role for the petitions it receives will be to certify the bargaining unit, oversee elections for union representation, and resolve disputes that may arise in the course of negotiating agreements.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Ruiz said the bargaining unit is considering Friday’s layoffs an act of retaliation and is filing an unfair labor practice claim against the Long Beach Journalism Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024

She also said Cal State has contract agreements with other unions called “me-too” clauses that require the university to reopen negotiations if another bargaining unit receives better terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024