strikebreaking: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Yes, in practical terms. 'Scab' is a highly derogatory slang term used by union supporters for a strikebreaker or someone who works while others are striking. 'Strikebreaker' is the formal, though still negative, term.

It depends entirely on the country and specific jurisdiction. Many countries have laws regulating or restricting the use of replacement workers during strikes. Some actions, like hiring security to violently suppress pickets, are illegal everywhere.

Union busting is a broader strategy to prevent union formation or weaken an existing union. Strikebreaking is a specific tactic used during an active strike to diminish its impact. Strikebreaking is a form of union busting.

Virtually never in general discourse. From the perspective of a company or clients wanting service, the action might be described positively as 'maintaining operations' or 'providing continuity', but the specific term 'strikebreaking' itself is almost always pejorative.

The act of working, or providing workers to work, in place of those who are on strike, thereby undermining the strike action.

Strikebreaking is usually formal. used in news reporting, academic writing, legal documents, and political discourse. highly charged in union/labour contexts. in register.

Strikebreaking: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstrʌɪkˌbreɪkɪŋ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkɪŋ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.