Strikebreaking
Strikebreaking refers to actions by employers to disrupt or defeat labor strikes, preserving production and managerial prerogatives. Common tactics include hiring replacement workers (often called scabs), using temporary or agency staff, outsourcing work to non-union facilities, and initiating lockouts or layoffs to apply economic pressure on strikers. Employers may also engage in anti-union campaigns, surveillance of union activity, or legal strategy such as seeking injunctions to curb strikes or picketing.
Historically, strikebreaking has roots in industrial relations during the 19th and 20th centuries in many countries.
Legal frameworks vary by country. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit certain forms of strikebreaking, including unfair
Impact and critique: Supporters argue that strikebreaking can prevent business collapse during labor disputes and mitigate