Strikebreaking

Alternative forms

• strike breaking
• strike-breaking

Full definition of strikebreaking

Noun

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.

Adjective

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.

Related terms

• strikebreaker