union-busting
noun[U]
informalukusWORKPLACE
theactivityofreducingordestroyingthepowerof atradeunionortradeunions:
Thecompanyhas areputationforunion-bustingtactics.
union-buster
noun[C]
TheCEOhas areputationas a union-buster.
Examplesofunion-busting
union-busting
A combination of a documentary format and staged reenactments, the film depicted the struggle of trade unions againstunion-bustingcorporations, their spies and contractors.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Progressives view this asunion-busting, allowing management to throw out contracts already agreed upon while still receiving exorbitant bonuses themselves, regardless of work quality.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.They also investigated corporations andunion-bustingagencies.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Without employer agreements, supporters contend, organizing drives would routinely fail in the face ofunion-bustingtactics ranging from management harassment and intimidation to firing workers for involvement in union activities.
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