Worker Delegate
/ˈwɜrkər ˈdɛlɪɡət/
Definitions
- (n.) An employee elected or appointed to represent coworkers in dealings with management, particularly in labor relations and collective bargaining contexts.
The worker delegate negotiated improved safety measures with the company’s management.
Forms
- worker delegate
- worker delegates
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Commentary
Worker delegates function as formal intermediaries between workers and employers, often under statutory or collective agreement frameworks; drafting should clarify their scope and powers compared to other employee representatives.
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