Manteltarifvertrag
framework collective agreement
Definition & meaning
A Manteltarifvertrag (often abbreviated as MTV) is a specific type of collective bargaining agreement in Germany concluded between a trade union and an employer or an employers' association.
The primary purpose of this agreement is to establish the general, long-term working conditions for employees within a specific industry or company. Unlike other collective agreements that focus on pay, the Manteltarifvertrag covers "framework" conditions. These typically include:
- Weekly working hours
- Number of vacation days and holiday pay
- Notice periods for termination of employment
- Regulations for sick leave and continued payment of wages
- Overtime regulations and supplements for night or weekend shifts
- Probationary period durations
Because these general conditions remain relatively stable over time, a Manteltarifvertrag usually has a much longer duration (often several years) than a pay agreement, which is typically renegotiated every 12 to 24 months.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound noun consisting of three parts:
- der Mantel (coat/cloak/envelope)
- der Tarif (tariff/rate/collective scale)
- der Vertrag (contract/agreement)
In this context, the word "Mantel" (cloak) is used metaphorically to represent a "framework" or a "shell" that covers a wide variety of individual employment aspects under one roof.
- Gender: Masculine (determined by "der Vertrag")
- Plural: die Manteltarifverträge
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Rahmentarifvertrag: This is the most common synonym, as it also refers to a "framework" (Rahmen) agreement.
Related & Contrasting terms:
- Lohntarifvertrag: A collective agreement specifically for hourly wages.
- Gehaltstarifvertrag: A collective agreement specifically for monthly salaries.
- Entgelttarifvertrag: A general term for agreements regulating any form of monetary compensation.
- Haustarifvertrag: A collective agreement that applies only to a specific company rather than an entire industry.
Antonyms: While there is no direct linguistic opposite, the Manteltarifvertrag stands in contrast to an Einzelarbeitsvertrag (individual employment contract), which is negotiated privately between one employer and one employee without the involvement of a union framework.
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