labour leader

A labour leader addresses a group of workers in a meeting hall.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A leader of a labor union or a political party representing workers' interests: "labour leader" refers to an individual who holds a prominent position within a labor organization (such as a trade union) or a political party (especially a Labour Party) that advocates for workers' rights, wages, and working conditions.

Usage Examples

• (The head of the union or workers' party spoke to the crowd.)
• (She acted as the representative of workers in talks with management.)
• (A prominent figure in the workers' movement gained political office.)

Advanced Usage

• "to act as a labour leader": to serve as the spokesperson or chief negotiator for a group of workers.
  • He acted as the labour leader during the contract negotiations, ensuring fair treatment for all employees. (He fulfilled the role of the workers' representative.)
• "to follow a labour leader": to support or adhere to the guidance of a union or party head.
  • Many miners followed the labour leader's call for a nationwide strike. (They obeyed the instructions of the workers' leader.)

Variants and Related Words

• Labour leadership (n): the position or role of being a labour leader; also refers to the collective group of such leaders.
  • She aspired to attain the labour leadership of the union. (She wanted to become the head of the union.)
• Labour-led (adj): directed or controlled by a labour leader or labour movement.
  • The labour-led protest gained widespread public support. (The protest was organized by workers' leaders.)

Synonyms

• Union leader: a person who leads a labor union.
• Worker representative: an individual who speaks for workers in negotiations.
• Trade unionist: an advocate or leader within a trade union.

Related Idioms

• "to lead the labour charge": to take the initiative in advocating for workers' rights.
  • The labour leader led the charge for a shorter workweek. (He spearheaded the campaign for reduced hours.)
• "to be a labour of love": (note: this idiom is unrelated to "labour leader" but may be confused; it means work done for personal satisfaction rather than financial gain.)
  • Her work as a labour leader was a labour of love, not for profit. (She did it out of dedication, not for money.)

Phrasal Verbs (with "lead" as part of "labour leader")

• Lead the labour movement: to guide or direct the collective efforts of workers.
  • She led the labour movement through difficult times. (She guided the workers' organization.)