shop stewards
Workplace union representatives
Shop stewards are workers elected by their fellow union members to represent them in dealings with management.
They handle grievances, ensure the employer follows the union contract, and serve as the primary link between workers and union leadership: The shop steward filed a complaint about unsafe conditions.
The role carries authority on the shop floor but sits below full-time union officials in the organizational hierarchy.
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