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pattern bargaining

NOUN
collective bargaining
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Historically, mayors have used pattern bargaining to set a standard percent raise across city union contracts and avoid one group getting a much larger pay hike than another, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Unifor has used the "pattern bargaining" approach in its talks, reaching a deal first with Ford.

From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 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


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