der Tarifvertrag
Translation
collective bargaining agreement, union contract
Examples
Der neue Tarifvertrag wurde gestern unterschrieben.
The new collective bargaining agreement was signed yesterday.
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt über einen Tarifvertrag.
The union is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.
Grammar Patterns
to sign a collective bargaining agreement ((with sb.)) The union signed a collective bargaining agreement with the employers.
Similar Words
der Arbeitsvertrag (employment contract), die Vereinbarung (agreement)
Etymology
A compound word from 'der Tarif' (rate, tariff) and 'der Vertrag' (contract).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'contract' (Vertrag) that establishes the 'tariff' (Tarif) for pay and hours for a group of workers.