shop steward

The definition of a shop steward is a person elected by his or her co-workers to represent them with management.

(noun)

A man who has been elected by his co-workers to negotiate with management on their behalf is an example of a shop steward.

See shop steward in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a person elected by co-workers in a union shop to represent them in dealing with the employer

See shop steward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A union member elected to represent coworkers in dealings with management.

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