II‑ Rulemaking ‑ Industry
Bargaining
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Agreements between national unions and
employer associations
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Four such major agreements in industrial
sector
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metals
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textiles
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chemicals
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construction
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Metal agreement national pattern setter
Agreements between national unions and employer associations
Grew in importance in 1970s
Tend to occur in 3 year cycles
Cover all employers in sector
Give unions extensive rights to information about companies and their plans