shop steward
The shop steward discusses the new schedule with the manager in the break room.
Noun: A shop steward is a union member who is elected by fellow workers to represent their interests and negotiate with management on their behalf. This person acts as a liaison between the union membership and the company's management, handling grievances, contract issues, and workplace concerns.
A shop steward is a specific elected role within a labor union at a workplace. * The shop steward presented the workers' safety concerns to the plant manager. * If you have a problem with your schedule, you should speak to the shop steward. * The shop steward is responsible for ensuring the collective bargaining agreement is followed.
- "to be elected shop steward": To be chosen by coworkers to serve in this representative role.
- After years of advocacy, Maria was elected shop steward for her department.
- "to serve as shop steward": To perform the duties of this position.
- He served as shop steward for three terms before retiring.
- Union representative: A more general term for any person who represents a union's members.
- Union delegate: A similar representative, sometimes used in specific union structures or for conventions.
- Floor representative: A less common variant with a similar meaning, emphasizing representation on the work "floor" or site.
- Union representative
- Workers' representative
- Union delegate
- Grievance procedure: The formal process a shop steward often helps an employee navigate when filing a complaint.
- Collective bargaining: The negotiation process between union representatives (which includes shop stewards) and management to establish a contract.
The shop steward discusses the new schedule with the manager in the break room.
- a union member who is elected to represent fellow workers in negotiating with management