der Tarifvertrag
Translation
collective agreement, collective bargaining agreement
Examples
Der neue Tarifvertrag wurde gestern unterschrieben.
The new collective agreement was signed yesterday.
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt über einen Tarifvertrag.
The union is negotiating a collective agreement.
Grammar Patterns
to conclude a collective agreement ((with sb.)) The union concluded a collective agreement with the employers.
Similar Words
der Arbeitsvertrag (employment contract), die Vereinbarung (agreement)
Etymology
A compound of 'der Tarif' (tariff, rate) and 'der Vertrag' (contract).
Memory Tips
It's a 'contract' (Vertrag) that sets the 'tariffs' or rates (Tarif) for wages and working conditions.