What is an example of an outcome of collective bargaining negotiations?

• A. Unfair labor practice charge
• B. Unemployment benefits
• C. A collective bargaining agreement
• D. A crew roster

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the result of collective bargaining is a binding contract between workers (through their union) and the employer. This contract, a collective bargaining agreement, sets the terms and conditions of employment for a defined period, including wages, benefits, hours, overtime, workplace rules, safety, grievance procedures, and other working conditions. It’s the negotiated, enforceable settlement that governs the relationship at the workplace.

That makes the collective bargaining agreement the best example of an outcome. The other items listed aren’t outcomes of the bargaining process itself: an unfair labor practice charge is a legal claim alleging prohibited conduct, unemployment benefits come from government programs, and a crew roster is an internal scheduling document rather than a negotiated contract.