A collective contract is a written agreement between an enterprise employee and the employing unit on matters such as labor remuneration, working hours, rest and vacation, labor safety and health, insurance and welfare through equal consultation. The draft collective contract shall be submitted to the workers' congress or all the workers for discussion and approval.
Legal basis
Article 51 of the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China (2012 Revision) [Conclusion and content of a collective contract] Through equal consultation with the employing unit, an enterprise employee may conclude a collective contract on matters such as labor remuneration, working hours, rest and vacation, labor safety and health, insurance and welfare, etc. The draft collective contract shall be submitted to the workers' congress or all the workers for discussion and approval.
A collective contract shall be concluded between the trade union and the employer on behalf of the employees of the enterprise; For an employing unit that has not yet established a trade union, it shall be concluded with the employing unit by a representative elected by the workers under the guidance of the trade union at a higher level.
