What is another word for shop steward?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɒp stjˈuːəd] (IPA)

A shop steward is an employee who works in a unionized workplace and acts as an advocate for his or her colleagues. There are many other terms that can be used to describe a shop steward, including union representative, labor representative, workplace delegate, or employee representative. Some workplaces have different titles for the individual in this role, such as grievance handler, labor liaison, or union organizer. No matter what the specific title, the role of a shop steward is to promote the best interests of the employees they serve, through advocating for their rights, negotiating workplace issues and facilitating communication between the company and the labor force.

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  • There are many leaders, not just one. Leadership is distributed. It resides not solely in the individual at the top, but in every person at every level who, in one way or another, acts as a leader to a group of followers — wherever in the organization that person is, whether shop steward, team head, or CEO.
    Daniel Goleman

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