shop steward

Definition of "shop steward"
  1. An individual selected from a union's membership to act as the representative within a specific work environment, often responsible for resolving workers' complaints with the company, ensuring adherence to the agreed-upon labor contract, encouraging union membership, and handling dues collection
How to use "shop steward" in a sentence
  1. The shop steward heard the workers’ grievances and promised to discuss them with the management.
  2. Thanks to the shop steward, the firm's violation of the collective bargaining agreement was promptly addressed.
  3. Through diligent recruitment, the shop steward increased the size of the union membership within the factory.

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