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collective bargaining

noun

the process by which wages, hours, rules, and working conditions are negotiated and agreed upon by a union with an employer for all the employees collectively whom it represents.

noun

negotiation between one or more trade unions and one or more employers or an employers' organization on the incomes and working conditions of the employees

collective bargaining

Negotiations by representatives of a group of employees, often a labor union, pertaining to conditions of employment, such as wages and working conditions.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of collective bargaining¹

First recorded in 1890–95

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Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement start next year, and the Angels Way could embolden owners to eliminate even more minor league teams.

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The payouts could also force MLS to make changes to its collective bargaining agreement, which was signed when the Club World Cup was still a seven-team tournament.

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“That will be our core demand at this year’s wage and collective bargaining negotiations.”

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“However, this bill will likely result in annual costs of tens of millions of dollars and should be considered as part of the annual budget process and as part of local collective bargaining.”

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While the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement provides some rights and benefits for players with children, many still measure progress against how far they’ve yet to go.

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