There is no "written incorrectly" no matter what hr wants to say. Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are available from the Office of LaborManagement Standards (OLMS) Online Public Disclosure Room.Collective bargaining became a legal right of public employees at all levels in New York State in 1967. Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and an employer. The goal of the negotiation is to reach a collective agreement. An election is not the only way a union can become your representative.