Negotiating a Contract with a Group of Firms in an Industry

question 41

Multiple Choice

Negotiating a contract with a group of firms in an industry is an example of:

• A)pattern bargaining
• B)collective bargaining
• C)persuasive bargaining
• D)multiemployer bargaining

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements that regulate working conditions.

Right-to-Work Laws

Legislation that prohibits agreements between labor unions and employers that make membership or payment of union dues a condition of employment.

Labor Unions

Organizations that work to represent the interests of workers in negotiations with employers over issues like wages, hours, and working conditions.

Industrial Nations

Countries characterized by significant industrial activity, having a large part of their economy involved in manufacturing and technology.