union representative

/ˌjunjən ˌˈrɛprəˌzɛntədɪv/
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Other forms: union representatives

Definitions of union representative
  1. noun
    a representative for a labor union
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    types:
    labor organizer, organiser, organizer
    someone who enlists workers to join a union
    shop steward, steward
    a union member who is elected to represent fellow workers in negotiating with management
    walking delegate
    a union representative who visits workers at their jobs to see whether agreements are observed
    type of:
    representative
    a person who represents others
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