Phrase guide

collective bargaining

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A method of negotiation in which employees negotiate as a group with their employers, usually via a trade union.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

negotiation between an employer and trade union

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: negotiation, dialogue, talks

History

Etymology

Coined by Beatrice Webb in 1891.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Tarifverhandlungen — trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer
  • Icelandic: almennir kjarasamningar — trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer
  • Swedish: kollektivförhandling — trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer
  • Swedish: kollektivavtal — trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer
  • Tagalog: kolektibong tawaran — trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer