What is Union representative?
A '''union representative''', '''union steward''' or '''shop steward''' is an [[employee]] of an organization or company who represents and defends the interests of her/his fellow employees but who also works for a [[trades union]]. Ordinary members of the union are [[election|elected]] to this position by fellow workers or sometimes by appointment of a higher union body. While working as a representative, they keep their role as an employee of the company. As a result, the union steward becomes an important link and source of information between the union leadership and ordinary workers. {{stub}} [[Category:Trade unions]]