{"id":357886,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/what-is-collective-bargaining.html"},"modified":"2024-02-16T18:56:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T23:56:43","slug":"what-is-collective-bargaining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/what-is-collective-bargaining.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is Collective Bargaining?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is Collective Bargaining?<\/h1>\n
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Collective bargaining aims to establish fair working conditions, including wages, hours, and benefits, through a collective bargaining agreement. Collective bargaining covers most private sector employees, with some exceptions. Good faith negotiations are required, and unions must fairly represent their members.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Collective bargaining is considered a human right. This process empowers union members to assert their rights and interests in establishing fair working conditions. Specifically, collective bargaining is the process by which a group of employees, usually members of a labor union, negotiate with their employer on the terms and conditions of employment.<\/p>\r\n

Navigating labor relations can be overwhelming. While the NLRB helps resolve union disputes, some situations may necessitate additional representation. A local labor attorney<\/a> can ensure your rights are represented and protected.<\/p>\r\n

Collective bargaining negotiations work to achieve agreements on various terms of employment. This includes:<\/p>\r\n