local agreement
[ˈloʊkəl əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: local agreements
acordo local
1. An agreement negotiated between an employer and employees or their representatives at a specific workplace or facility, rather than at a national or industry-wide level
The union negotiated a local agreement with the factory management to improve working conditions.
O sindicato negociou um acordo local com a administração da fábrica para melhorar as condições de trabalho.
2. In labor relations, a collective agreement specific to a particular establishment or branch of a company
Each branch of the company has its own local agreement tailored to regional needs.
Cada filial da empresa tem seu próprio acordo local adaptado às necessidades regionais.
3. A mutually binding understanding between parties at a grassroots or community level
The neighborhood reached a local agreement on parking regulations.
O bairro chegou a um acordo local sobre as regulamentações de estacionamento.
In Brazil, local agreements are significant in labor relations, particularly in manufacturing and service industries. They complement national collective agreements and allow flexibility for company-specific or regional circumstances. The term 'acordo local' is legally recognized in Brazilian labor law and is negotiated between unions and employers at the enterprise level. In Portugal, the equivalent legal concept is 'acordo de empresa.' These agreements are important for maintaining workplace harmony while addressing particular local conditions.
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