Definition

1. Noun:
   • A leader of a labor movement: A person who holds a position of authority, representation, or influence within an organized group of workers (a labor union or the broader labor movement). Their role typically involves advocating for workers' rights, negotiating with employers, and organizing collective actions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The labor leader addressed the crowd of striking workers.
  • She became a prominent labor leader after organizing the factory employees.
  • Negotiations between the company and the labor leader lasted for days.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a formal position within a union hierarchy, such as president, shop steward, or organizer.
• It can be used in historical contexts to refer to pivotal figures in the development of workers' rights.
  • The legacy of the 20th-century labor leader was felt for generations.

Variants and Related Words

• Union leader: A near-synonym, specifically denoting leadership within a trade union.
• Shop steward: A specific type of labor leader who represents workers in a particular department or shop.
• Organizer: A person who works to form or recruit members for a labor union.

Synonyms

• Union official
• Trade unionist (especially when referring to their role as an activist or leader)
• Workers' representative

Related Phrases

• Labor movement: The broader social and political campaign of which a labor leader is a part.
• Collective bargaining: A key activity often led by a labor leader.

Noun

1. a leader of a labor movement