union buster
noun
any of a group of persons hired by a company to disperse picketers, end a strike or job action, etc., especially by violence or intimidation.
union-busting
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a word derived from
union buster.
Example Sentences
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It has also seen some issues since, including accusations of "union-busting" by sacked workers at Rockstar North, its Edinburgh HQ, where developers have been racing to get GTA 6 ready for release in November.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
IG Metall said in response it would sue Thierig for defamation and prepare a further case concerning alleged union-busting.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Workers expressed concerns about their safety, union-busting and fighting for their first contract.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2023
It hired the Labor Relations Institute, a prominent union-busting consulting firm, for more than $1.1 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
In a news release, Starbucks Workers United alleged the company engaged in illegal union-busting at the Chicago roastery, which Starbucks denies.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
