2007-01-28 12:55:29 · 6 answers · asked by Adarsh R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They are replacement workers needing a paycheck. Union thugs call them scabs.
Other workers may be non-union in the plant, or executives that are non-union filling in for the walk-outs.
2007-01-28 13:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're called "scabs."
"Scabs"
The term "scab" is a highly derogatory and "fighting word" most frequently used to refer to people who continue to work when trade unionists go on strike action. This is also known as crossing the picket line and often results in their being shunned or assaulted. The classic example from United Kingdom industrial history is that of the miners from Nottinghamshire, who during the UK miners' strike (1984-1985) failed to support strike action by fellow mineworkers in other parts of the country. Those who supported the strike claimed that this was because they enjoyed more favourable mining conditions and thus better wages. However, the Nottinghamshire miners argued that they did not participate because the law required a ballot for a national strike and their area vote had seen around 75% vote against a strike.
People hired to replace striking workers are often derogatively termed scabs by those in favour of the strike. The terms strike-breaker, blackleg, and scab labour are also used. Trade unionists also use the epithet "scab" to refer to workers who are willing to accept terms that union workers have rejected and interfere with the strike action. Some say that the word comes from the idea that the "scabs" are covering a wound. However, "scab" was an old-fashioned English insult. An older word is "blackleg" and this is found in the old folk song, Blackleg Miner, which has been sung by many groups.
During "economic" strikes in the U.S., scabs may be hired as permanent replacements.
2007-01-28 12:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me Alone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Illegals, plain and simple. Our packing house went on strike several years ago and was totally filled with illegals within a week. There goes your wages and what was a decent paying job. The company couldn't pull it off without the illegals. There you have what they are doing to America. The company knew exactly what they were doing and they get away with hiring illegals.
2007-01-28 14:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police...to stop the rioters from going out of hand...and the army....as well.
2007-01-28 20:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Agent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupid people who dare to cross a picket line for their own self gain (greedy).
2007-01-28 13:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by trojan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A M E R I C A N S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-28 13:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋