Collective Bargaining Agreement between Owner of Manufacturing Plant and Employee Union

• Category: Contracts - Collective Bargaining
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0979BG
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

A collective-bargaining agreement is a valid and binding contract between employer and employees. The agreement states the rights and duties of the parties, as in the case of contracts generally, but the instrument is more than an ordinary contract in that it establishes a generalized code that may govern situations the drafters cannot wholly anticipate. A collective-bargaining agreement is not an ordinary contract, like a contract for the purchase of goods or services, nor is it governed by the common to law concepts which control private contracts -- it is sui generis, that is, unique. In this sense, the agreement is said to constitute an effort to erect a system of industrial self to government.

An employee hired under such a contract ratifies and accepts the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and is bound by and entitled to the benefits of it to the same extent as if he or she had entered into it individually.

The substantive rules governing the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements are a body of law fashioned largely by the federal courts. Such a contract must be read as a whole and in the light of the law relating to it when made.

A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is an agreement between a manufacturing plant owner and an employee union setting out the working conditions, wages, benefits, and other terms of employment. The CBA is the result of negotiations between the parties, with each side attempting to gain the most favorable outcome. The CBA typically covers a range of topics, such as: wages, hours of work, overtime pay, job security, promotion procedures, vacation and sick leave, medical benefits, safety procedures, job assignments, discipline and grievance procedures, and more. The CBA is legally binding and is typically enforced by a third party, such as an arbitrator or mediator. There are various types of Collective Bargaining Agreements between Owner of Manufacturing Plant and Employee Union. These include: • Basic Agreement: This type of CBA sets out the general rules and regulations that will govern the workplace, including wages, hours of work, job security, overtime pay, and other benefits. • Supplemental Agreement: This type of CBA covers more specific topics that are not addressed in the basic agreement. These topics may include health benefits, pension plans, vacation and sick leave, job assignments, and other issues. • Memorandum of Understanding: This type of CBA sets out specific issues that are agreed upon by the employer and the union. This type of agreement is used to resolve disputes or clarify certain issues. • Strike Agreement: This type of CBA is used to set out the terms and conditions of a strike. This type of agreement is used to ensure that the strike is conducted in a safe and organized manner, and that both sides understand the consequences of the strike.