Collective Bargaining Agreement: Reopener Clause | Practical Law

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Reopener Clause | Practical Law

A Standard Clause that can be included in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to permit mid-term reopening of the CBA for new negotiations over a particular issue or terms if specified conditions are met. It is based on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) but may be used by private sector employers subject to the Railway Labor Act (RLA) or public sector employers. This Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and negotiating tips.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Reopener Clause

Practical Law Standard Clauses w-018-0776 (Approx. 14 pages)

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Reopener Clause

by Practical Law Labor & Employment
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Standard Clause that can be included in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to permit mid-term reopening of the CBA for new negotiations over a particular issue or terms if specified conditions are met. It is based on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) but may be used by private sector employers subject to the Railway Labor Act (RLA) or public sector employers. This Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and negotiating tips.