takavarikoitsijat

Takavarikoitsijat is a Finnish term that translates to "strikebreakers" or "scabs" in English. It refers to individuals who are hired to continue working during a labor strike, thereby undermining the strike's effectiveness. These individuals are often recruited from outside the striking workforce or from non-unionized ranks within the same company.

The use of takavarikoitsijat is a contentious issue in labor relations. For employers, they represent a way to maintain operations and production during a dispute, thus reducing the economic pressure that a strike aims to exert. For striking workers, however, takavarikoitsijat are seen as traitors to the cause, undermining the collective bargaining power of the union and potentially jeopardizing the terms of any future agreement.

Historically, the recruitment and presence of takavarikoitsijat have often led to heightened tensions and sometimes violent confrontations between striking workers and those crossing the picket lines. Unions typically view the hiring of takavarikoitsijat as an aggressive anti-union tactic. In some jurisdictions, there are legal restrictions or regulations concerning the use of strikebreakers to balance the rights of employers and employees during labor disputes. The term itself carries a strong negative connotation within the labor movement.