•Initially
industry‑wide bargaining
•In
1941 LO expanded its right to be present at industry negotiations to the right to
make proposals
•Equivalent
powers on SAF side. Since 1905 no affiliated association can sign
industry agreement without SAF approval
•National
Framework Agreements
–Beginning 1956 industry negotiations preceded by framework agreement negotiated by LO
and SAF
–These set cost limits on industry agreements