collective benefit
[kəˈlɛktɪv ˈbɛnɪfɪt]
nounpl: collective benefits
benefício coletivo
1. An advantage, profit, or favorable outcome that is shared by or accrues to a group of people rather than an individual
The new public transportation system provides a collective benefit to all residents of the city.
O novo sistema de transporte público oferece um benefício coletivo para todos os residentes da cidade.
2. A welfare or advantage gained by a community, organization, or society as a whole
Environmental protection policies aim at the collective benefit of future generations.
As políticas de proteção ambiental visam o benefício coletivo das gerações futuras.
3. In labor relations, a benefit or advantage negotiated for all members of a union or employee group
The union negotiated for collective benefits including healthcare and pension plans.
O sindicato negociou benefícios coletivos incluindo planos de saúde e aposentadoria.
In Brazil, 'benefício coletivo' is frequently used in labor union negotiations and social policy discussions. The concept is integral to Brazilian labor law and collective bargaining agreements (acordos coletivos). In the USA, the term reflects the tension between individualism and collective welfare that characterizes American political discourse.
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