Word: Labor Contract
Definition: A labor contract is a formal agreement between workers (often represented by a union) and their employer (management). This agreement outlines important details about the workers' wages (how much they are paid), benefits (like health insurance and vacation time), and working conditions (the environment and terms under which they work).
Usage Instructions: - Use "labor contract" when discussing agreements related to work, especially in contexts involving unions or collective bargaining. - It is typically used in formal or legal discussions about employment.
Example: "The workers signed a new labor contract that increased their wages and improved their health benefits."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced discussions, you might talk about the negotiation process that leads to a labor contract, the role of labor unions in advocating for workers' rights, or the implications of a labor contract on workplace morale and productivity.
Word Variants: - Labor (noun): Refers to work or effort, especially physical work. - Contract (noun): A written or spoken agreement that is enforceable by law.
Different Meanings: - Labor can also refer to the process of childbirth (labor pains). - Contract can refer to any legal agreement, not just those related to labor (e.g., a rental contract).
Synonyms: - Collective bargaining agreement - Employment contract - Union agreement
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Sign a contract": To formally agree to the terms of a contract by writing your name on it. - "Bargain for": To expect something (often related to negotiating terms in a labor contract).