In labor law, the negotiation of employment matters between employers and employees through the use of a bargaining agent designated by an uncoerced majority of the employees within the bargaining unit. Jenkins, Labor Law §9.114 (1969). It is an unfair labor practice for employers to interfere with their employees' right to bargain collectively. 29 U.S.C. §158(a)(5).
Employers have an obligation to bargain with their employees in good faith, that is to meet with the representative at reasonable hours and negotiate about working conditions, hours and wages. Jenkins, Labor Law §9.1 et seq. (1969). See arbitration, bargaining unit.Compare lockout.
