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Blackleg

usgb/ˈblækleɡ/Volume
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Strike Context

Used negatively to describe workers who don't support a strike.

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He's considered a blackleg for not joining the strike.
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Labor Disputes

Often used in discussions about workers' rights and labor disputes.

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Union members often resent blacklegs during a strike.
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