strikebreaking

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of strikebreak

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.

   “The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.”

adj

1. (not-comparable)Of or pertaining to such activity.

   “Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.”