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

A national agreement, which still applies to Washington workers, was also ratified this week.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 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

The first-ever national agreement provides members with significant wage improvements over the next three years and a substantial increase in pension contributions by Costco, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a statement.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2022

The National Board, operating under the national agreement, was created to protect and guard the interests of all players, clubs and associations identified with the agreement.

From Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1895 by Chadwick, Henry