union representative
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈjun.jən ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
:
representante sindical
- I have worked as a trade union representative, providing representation for university members.
- a trade union representative
Examples
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The involvement of an HR or trade union representative helps to ensure a safe environment for the employee to meet with management.
Academic text (2015) -
Today, there are new hire orientation programs where management and union representatives are giving information to new hires together.
Academic text (1990) -
These are your union representatives.
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The union representatives of this department were the first supporters of the project.
Academic text (1997) -
A union representative did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Blog text (17) -
The parties met with an HR adviser and trade union representative to discuss their concerns and clarify the job description.
Academic text (2015) -
Labor union representatives from the textile sector are especially unhappy with China.
Academic text (2009) -
In the state of Michigan, employees of the Calhoun County Department of Human Services are finally speaking out to their union representatives about their fears regarding air quality in their workplace.
Blog text (16) -
Police union representatives and OCP continue negotiations today in hopes of averting a citywide strike by police, scheduled to begin tomorrow at midnight.
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A transit workers' union representative said he hopes the investigation soon ends in an arrest.
Synonyms
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3.5
A person who speaks or acts for other people in an official way
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4.1
A person chosen to represent a group at a meeting or conference
499
7.7
A short word for a person who speaks and works for a company
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5.0
A worker elected to represent colleagues in talks with managers about work rights
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5.8
A worker chosen by other workers to speak for them to management
A union representative who visits workplaces to check that agreements with employers are kept
A person who acts for someone in talks or negotiations
A person who speaks for someone or a group
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from 'union' (workers' organization) plus 'representative' (person acting on others' behalf): a person who represents the union or its members. This is a straightforward compositional noun-noun compound following common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The noun union representative comes from the simple image of a group of workers, a union, choosing one person, a representative, to stand in front of managers and speak for them. So a union representative is 'someone who speaks for workers' in talks with management.