Collective Bargaining | Practical Law

Collective Bargaining | Practical Law

Collective Bargaining

Collective Bargaining

Practical Law Glossary Item 4-382-3347 (Approx. 3 pages)

Glossary

Collective Bargaining

Negotiations between an employer and a group of employees (usually represented by a union) regarding the terms and conditions of employment, such as:
  • Wages.
  • Hours of work.
  • Employee benefits.
  • Working conditions.
  • Grievance procedures.
  • Rights and responsibilities of unions.
These negotiations result in a signed contract or collective bargaining agreement.
The main bodies of law governing collective bargaining in the private sector are:
Collective bargaining is also governed by:
  • Judicial decisions.
  • Administrative agency regulations.
  • State statutes.
In areas where federal and state law overlap, federal law pre-empts state law.