collective bargaining agreement
nounUK /kəˈlɛktɪv ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt/
US /kəˈlɛktɪv ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt/
A written deal between workers and their bosses that sets rules for pay and jobs.
The teachers signed a collective bargaining agreement with the school district.
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2. A legally binding document that records the terms agreed through collective bargaining.
The collective bargaining agreement must be renewed every three years.
3. The result of talks between a union and management covering wages, hours, and working conditions.
Under the collective bargaining agreement, overtime pay is double.
4. A formal pact that protects workers' rights and settles disputes.
The collective bargaining agreement includes a grievance procedure.