collective bargaining

American  

noun

1. the process by which wages, hours, rules, and working conditions are negotiated and agreed upon by a union with an employer for all the employees collectively whom it represents.

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collective bargaining British  

noun

1. negotiation between one or more trade unions and one or more employers or an employers' organization on the incomes and working conditions of the employees

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collective bargaining Cultural  

1. Negotiations by representatives of a group of employees, often a labor union, pertaining to conditions of employment, such as wages and working conditions.

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Etymology

Origin of collective bargaining

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

College leaders are so desperate for stability that more are advocating for collective bargaining with athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are negotiating in good faith with our unionized team members in the hopes of concluding fair collective bargaining agreements.”

From Los Angeles Times

The collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the union is due to expire after this season, with talks for a new one in progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes with the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement with game officials expiring at the end of May and negotiations slowed to a crawl.

From Los Angeles Times

“So, if you could get to collective bargaining, then the National Labor Relations Board, if they would ever allow ‘em to be employees, then you could regulate and cap agent fees to protect the players.

From Los Angeles Times