pattern bargaining

American  

noun

1. a collective bargaining technique in which contract terms in one settlement are used as models to be imposed on other negotiating parties within an industry.

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pattern bargaining

Unifor has used the "pattern bargaining" approach in its talks, reaching a deal first with Ford.

From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2023

Chevron said that in Richmond, "the union’s demands exceeded what the company believes to be reasonable and moved beyond what was agreed to as part of the national pattern bargaining agreement."

From Fox News ● Mar. 21, 2022

Chevron said that in Richmond, “the union’s demands exceeded what the company believes to be reasonable and moved beyond what was agreed to as part of the national pattern bargaining agreement.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022

The guilds have historically engaged in pattern bargaining, in which the gains made by one are used as leverage for the others.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2017

While the auto makers each have unique needs, most executives say this so-called pattern bargaining makes sense because health care and wages still demand a degree of uniformity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2015

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