bargaining table
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In Iran’s case, U.S. officials say sanctions have caused significant economic costs and played a role in forcing Tehran to the bargaining table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Local 99 members are struggling to make ends meet. After two years at the bargaining table, the District is still coming up short.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Would the US president be ready to send his negotiators back to the bargaining table?
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
Black waiters were cautiously optimistic that by banding together with white waiters, they might bring their employers to the bargaining table.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
