strike-breaking
Undermining union action
Strike-breaking is the practice of undermining a labor strike, typically by hiring replacement workers or using other tactics to keep operations running despite a walkout.
A strike-breaker—also called a scab—crosses picket lines to work during a strike: The company brought in strike-breaking crews to maintain production.
The term carries strong negative connotations in labor contexts.
Dried blood crust
- blacklegStrikebreaking worker
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- right-to-workVoluntary union membership policy
- decertificationRevoking official recognition
Court-ordered behavioral requirement
- PinkertonStoried American detective firm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- ostracismBanishment from a group
- boycottOrganized economic protest
solidarity · protest · demonstration · divisiveness · alienation · resentment · stigma · betrayal
Non-court binding dispute resolution
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- impasseSituation without resolution
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
fact-finding · ratification · settlement · compromise · stalemate · deadlock · resolution
Direct hostile encounter
- violenceHarmful physical force
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- riotViolent public disturbance
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
resistance · tension · hostility · animosity · altercation · scuffle · standoff · blockade
scab
Dried blood crust
- blacklegStrikebreaking worker
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- right-to-workVoluntary union membership policy
decertification · rat · fink
injunction
Court-ordered behavioral requirement
- PinkertonStoried American detective firm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
boycott · solidarity · protest · demonstration · divisiveness · alienation · resentment · stigma · betrayal · pariah
arbitration
Non-court binding dispute resolution
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
- impasseSituation without resolution
grievance · fact-finding · ratification · settlement · compromise · stalemate · deadlock · resolution
confrontation
Direct hostile encounter
aggression · resistance · tension · hostility · animosity · altercation · scuffle · standoff · blockade · occupation
strike-breakingsolidarity
Unity among allies
union solidarity · worker solidarity · labor solidarity · collective action · union organizing
strike-breakingstrike action
Organized labor protest stoppage
walking out · striking · downing tools · wildcat strike · sympathy strike
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