strikebreaking meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

strikebreaking

noun

Etymology From strike + breaking or strikebreak + -ing.

Usually Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.

The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.1934 August 6, “Hell on the Hoof”, in Time:

adj

Etymology From strike + breaking or strikebreak + -ing.

Of or pertaining to such activity.

Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.1992 April 27, “Bulldozing the U.A.W.”, in Time:

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