walking delegate

noun

A union representative who travels from workplace to workplace to oversee working conditions, handle disputes, ensure labor agreements are followed, and communicate with union members.

Meanings

nounwalking delegate (plural walking delegates)

plural walking delegates

  1. A union representative who travels from workplace to workplace to oversee working conditions, handle disputes, ensure labor agreements are followed, and communicate with union members.
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Chicago

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