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

The bargaining unit publicly announced its unionization campaign on March 15 and went on strike to protest the cuts on March 21.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

However, House and Senate employees cannot be in the same bargaining unit.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Three days later, the regional director of the labor board moved forward to certify the union’s petition, determining the UFW had submitted 327 valid authorization cards from a bargaining unit of 640, establishing majority support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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