A derogatory term main used among craftsmen who are members of trade unions. Describes a member who is a real “company man/woman”. An employee who is dedicated to
one contractor and would rather satisfy their employer than show dedication to their brothers/sisters. Often seen bringing their own power tools to
work, driving their personal vehicle to do company work in (hauling materials, etc), working extra
hard to impress their foreman, etc. Will rat you out in a heartbeat. Don’t trust a shop
rocket.
Member 1: Ol’ Conrad is a real shop
rocket. Watch what you say around that fuckin’
guy. He will
run and tell the boss.
Member 2: what a fuckin shoppy, fuck Conrad and fuck the boss lol.