What does leadhand mean?
Leadhand means (Canada) A supervising worker..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(Canada) A supervising worker..
The Conservation sub-committee of the LMPC at Canadian Car & Foundry Limited's automotive division, Fort William, Ont., is holding a series of meetings with foremen and leadhands in a campaign to reduce waste and conserve tools.
To make this clear, let us assume that the leadhand premium is 25 cents per hour. The issue is whether the leadhand gets this sum for each hour worked, including each overtime hour, or whether he is to receive time and one-half the hourly wage rate for overtime increased by the 25 cents per hour premium.
He takes up twice as much of your time as both the other leadhands, and he really does need the help.
Use leadhand when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Leadhand means (Canada) A supervising worker..
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The Conservation sub-committee of the LMPC at Canadian Car & Foundry Limited's automotive division, Fort William, Ont., is holding a series of meetings with foremen and leadhands in a campaign to reduce waste and conserve tools.
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