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bargaining unit

American

noun

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

bargaining unit British

noun

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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Under Florida law, a certified union is the recognized legal representative of every employee in the bargaining unit, whether those employees wanted it or not.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Members of the bargaining unit voted 100% in favor of unionization in an official election overseen by the National Labor Relations board, the union announced Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

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

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

On April 16, the bargaining unit voted unanimously to authorize a strike following two months of contract talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

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