collective bargaining
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Silver had to follow guidelines spelled out in the NBA collective bargaining agreement and could not unilaterally decide whether the Clippers would be punished and how severely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The strike comes after a two-day dispute in February over collective bargaining and the use of volunteers at the airport.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The lawsuit said that the bonuses violate a decades-old law that stipulates collective bargaining between unions and the mayor—not legislation—determines compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
And, if owners emerge from collective bargaining with a salary cap or other restraint on the Dodgers’ spending, that would be a win for San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
After collective bargaining failed, Carnegie shut down its Homestead plant and locked out the union workers.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
