Definition

Noun: A person who has been formally chosen or elected to act and speak on behalf of a labor union and its members, typically in dealings with management. Their duties often include negotiating contracts, handling member grievances, and ensuring workplace rights and agreements are upheld.

Usage

The term "union representative" is used to identify a specific role within a workplace or labor organization. It functions as a countable noun.

Examples: * The union representative will meet with management to discuss the new safety concerns. * If you have a problem with your schedule, you should speak to your union representative. * She was elected as the union representative for her department.

Advanced Usage

• The role can be specified further by the level of representation (e.g., , ) or the union's name (e.g., ).
• In formal contexts, the term "union official" may be used similarly, though "representative" often emphasizes the direct, elected link to the worker-members.

Variants and Related Words

• Shop Steward: (noun) A specific type of union representative, often the first point of contact for union members in a particular workplace or department.
• Union Delegate: (noun) A synonym often used interchangeably with union representative, sometimes implying a role in broader union conferences or councils.
• Labor Organizer: (noun) A person who works to form unions or mobilize workers, which is a related but distinct role from a representative who works with an existing union.

Synonyms

• Union official
• Union delegate
• Shop steward (context-specific)
• Workers' representative

Antonyms

• Management representative
• Company spokesperson

Related Phrases

• To liaise with the union representative: To communicate or work with the union representative as a link between groups.
  • Human Resources will liaise with the union representative on this matter.
• To be elected as a union representative: To be chosen for the role by a vote of union members.
  • He was elected as the union representative by a wide margin.

Noun

1. a representative for a labor union