Vocabulary Entry

strikebreaker

|noun • verb

noun

A person who works in place of a striking worker, often during a labor dispute.

Example Sentences

"The strikebreakers were met with protests from the striking workers outside the factory."

"Employing strikebreakers can lead to tension between labor unions and management."

"Many believe that strikebreakers undermine the efforts of those fighting for better working conditions."

verb

Example Sentences

"The company decided to strikebreak during the lengthy negotiations."

"He refused to strikebreak, believing in the cause of his fellow workers."

"Organizations often seek to strikebreak to minimize the impact of a labor action."