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pattern bargaining

NOUN
collective bargaining
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Unifor has used the "pattern bargaining" approach in its talks, reaching a deal first with Ford and then picking GM as the second bargaining target.

From Reuters • Oct. 15, 2023

Like the writers, actors have stressed that they won’t be governed by other unions’ contract deals, a practice known as pattern bargaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Chevron said that in Richmond, "the union’s demands exceeded what the company believes to be reasonable and moved beyond what was agreed to as part of the national pattern bargaining agreement."

From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022

Chevron said that in Richmond, “the union’s demands exceeded what the company believes to be reasonable and moved beyond what was agreed to as part of the national pattern bargaining agreement.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2022

How many unions are engaged in pattern bargaining and setting contract standards across an industry or openly organizing toward a master agreement?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2018