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Legal Definitions - strikebreaker
Definition of strikebreaker
A strikebreaker is an individual who works or is hired to work in place of employees who are on strike. The primary purpose of a strikebreaker is to maintain the operations of a business during a labor dispute, thereby undermining the effectiveness of the strike by reducing the economic pressure on the employer. Strikebreakers can be existing non-striking employees, temporary workers, or permanent replacements hired by the employer.
Example 1: During a contentious negotiation over wages, the union representing factory workers at "Global Auto Parts" declared a strike. To keep production lines running, Global Auto Parts immediately hired several dozen temporary workers through a staffing agency to perform the tasks normally done by the striking employees.
Explanation: These temporary workers are considered strikebreakers because they were brought in specifically to perform the duties of the striking union members, allowing the company to continue operations despite the strike.
Example 2: When the pilots' union at "SkyHigh Airlines" went on strike, demanding better benefits, some non-unionized pilots and a few union members who chose not to participate in the strike continued to fly scheduled routes.
Explanation: The non-unionized pilots and the union members who continued working are acting as strikebreakers because they are performing the work that the striking pilots refused to do, thereby diminishing the strike's impact on the airline's operations.
Example 3: A major sanitation company, "CityClean Services," faced a strike by its garbage collectors. To avoid a public health crisis and maintain service, CityClean contracted with a specialized firm that provides trained personnel to operate sanitation vehicles and collect refuse during labor disputes.
Explanation: The personnel provided by the specialized firm are strikebreakers. They were specifically brought in to replace the striking garbage collectors and ensure that CityClean Services could continue its essential operations during the strike.
Simple Definition
A strikebreaker is an individual who works for an employer during a labor strike, either by continuing their employment or by being hired as a replacement. Their actions are generally viewed as undermining the strike by helping the employer maintain operations despite the work stoppage.
