union representative
Worker's collective voice
A union representative is a worker elected or appointed to speak on behalf of fellow union members in dealings with management.
They handle grievances, negotiate working conditions, and ensure the employer follows the collective bargaining agreement.
Also called a shop steward or union rep: Talk to your union representative about the scheduling change.
- delegateEntrust authority to another
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
- shop stewardElected worker liaison
- rank and fileOrdinary members collectively
- voiceSound from throat
spokesperson · collective bargaining · grievance procedure · negotiator · closed shop · chairperson · mediator · worker rights · compliance officer · liaison · ombudsman · communicator · labor rights · dues · picket line · facilitator · walkout · meeting
- actors unionSAG, SAG-AFTRA, Screen Actors Guild, membership card, membership dues
union representativecorporate executive
Senior company leader
plant manager · boss · CEO · corporate lawyer · HR director
union representativeindependent contractor
Self-employed person hired temporarily
freelancer · gig worker · scab