(B A , Union Representative): A full-time representative of a local union whose job is to represent workers in the local In the IWW, these are usually delegates, elected by the membership
Local union officer who acts as executive secretary for the union, handles business matters, enrolls new members, investigates complaints of members, negotiates with employers and generally administers the union's affairs Davis-Bacon Act - Federal law that provides for payment of minimum wages by contractors engaged in construction, alteration or repair of public buildings These wage rates are fixed by the secretary of labor
Fulltime union employees whose role it is to help deal with the day-to-day functions of union locals (Godard, 1994) They usually do not belong to the bargaining unit which they represent