strikebreaking
/ˈstraɪk breɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of working or hiring workers to work during a strike, in order to weaken the strike.
- Many countries have laws that limit strikebreaking to protect workers' rights.
- The company's strikebreaking efforts led to a long legal battle.
- Strikebreaking is often seen as a hostile move by labor unions.
adjective
- Relating to or involving the act of working during a strike.
- The strikebreaking policy was criticized by labor advocates.
- The strikebreaking workers were escorted by security guards.
- Strikebreaking tactics can include hiring temporary staff from other regions.