national agreement

British  

noun

1. written formal agreements covering rates of pay and other terms and conditions of employment that are the result of collective bargaining at national level between one or more trade unions and employers in a sector of the economy

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Example Sentences

Rather than passing a law, the government opted for a national agreement with schools, parents and teachers, arguing this would secure buy‑in and bring in the rules quickly without a lengthy legislative battle.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The labor union shared few details about the deal “out of respect for the ratification vote process,” but said it “complements” the tentative national agreement reached earlier this month.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023

President Gustavo Petro called on the country’s political groups to seize the “historic responsibility” to reach a broad national agreement to achieve peace.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

If battery workers were covered under the national agreement, they would likely be eligible for better pay and benefits.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023

In the official letter which accompanied it to the State Legislatures, they confessed that the business of coming into the national agreement had been attended with uncommon embarrassment and delay.

From The United States of America, Part 1 by Sparks, Edwin Erle