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has been bargaining
  • present perfect progressive of bargain (3rd person singular).

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The union has been bargaining with UC for new contracts for most of its members since January.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

SAG-AFTRA has been bargaining with the video game companies for a new agreement covering interactive media since the contract expired in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024

The union has been bargaining with the district for months for a new contract after its previous one expired in June.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The group, which is part of the News Guild of New York, said it has been bargaining for a contract for nearly two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2021

Reagan Administration officials disclosed last week that a State Department representative has been bargaining with Noriega, offering him incentives to leave the country.

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