father of the chapel

noun

1. (in British trade unions in the publishing and printing industries) a shop steward FoC

Example Sentences

As joint father of the chapel with Peter Johnson, he has protected scores of jobs and encouraged colleagues to thrive in challenging circumstances.

From The Guardian

"Done wot?" enquired Henry, who, as a Father of the Chapel, felt he was a man of some importance.

From Project Gutenberg

Immediately after the departure of Mr. Naylor, the asphalt of the footpath just in front of his gate was picked up with an energy that merited rebuke from any self-respecting father of the chapel.

From Project Gutenberg

I used to take my 'copy' into the comps' room, and one day the Father of the Chapel told me all about 'Mortlake and his young woman.'

From Project Gutenberg

The Father of the Chapel, accompanied by two or three of his companions, left the composing-room, were absent for some twenty minutes, and then filed solemnly back again.

From Project Gutenberg