antistrike

Antistrike refers to actions, policies, or sentiments that oppose or aim to prevent labor strikes. These measures can originate from various sources, including employers, governments, or the general public. Employers may implement antistrike strategies such as hiring replacement workers (scabs), seeking legal injunctions to halt strikes, or negotiating aggressively to avoid labor disputes that could lead to work stoppages.

Governments can enact antistrike legislation that restricts the right to strike in certain industries deemed essential, such as healthcare or public safety, or imposes cooling-off periods before strikes can commence. Public opinion can also be influenced by arguments that strikes are disruptive to the economy, inconvenience the public, or are unfair to non-striking workers or consumers.

Conversely, labor unions and their supporters view antistrike measures as attempts to suppress workers' rights and undermine collective bargaining power. They argue that the right to strike is a fundamental tool for workers to advocate for better wages, working conditions, and benefits. The term "antistrike" is often used pejoratively by those who see such efforts as anti-worker. The debate surrounding antistrike measures highlights the ongoing tension between employers' interests, workers' rights, and the broader societal impact of labor disputes.