works councillor

noun

A member of a works council.

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Meanings

nounworks councillor (plural works councillors)

plural works councillors

  1. A member of a works council.

    For example, the works councillor has the right to check on observance of labour law and related legislation by the employer; in particular he has the right to see wage calculation records, and to consult collective agreements […]

    1980, Gertraude Mikl-Horke, The Construction Industry in Austria, page 22

Translations

German Betriebsrat, Betriebsrätin
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