strikebreaking

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

strike +‎ breaking

Noun

strikebreaking (usually uncountable, plural strikebreakings)

  1. Activity intended to disrupt or end without an agreement a strike by workers.
    • 1934, "Hell on the Hoof," Time, 6 Aug.,
      The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.

Translations

Adjective

strikebreaking (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to such activity.
    • 1992, "Bulldozing the U.A.W.," Time, 27 Apr.,
      Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.
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