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When people go on strike, a company needs to keep functioning. A company will bring people in to work while the strike is going on. These workers are called scabs.
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Who replaces a worker gone on strike?
A very political situation. When strike action occurs it is hoped by a controlling union that all employees will "down tools" and stop work. However, since the 1970's the role of unions has according to some diminished as less and less people join a body. When a strike is called it is now possible that non union workers will be told to take on the roles left open until the strike is over. Many names have been used to describe these people who, only try to stay employed and earn a wage. Terms used are strike breakers, scabs (heard in the UK during the 1980's when the collieries went on strike). The "closed shop" where a union is fully supported by a 100% employee membership has long since disappeared. Some organisations have introduced no strike rules, employed agency staff who are on rolling contracts and are not eligible to join a union or strike
What are the advantages of strike to employees?
The advantages: 1. Well, you don't have to go to work! YAY! 2. You get to spend time with your family and friends! YAY! 3. If your boss agrees to your offer, YAY! 4. You get to go to places at your work time. YAY! The strike is the main, often the sole, threat the union has against the employer. By agreeing NOT to strike during the term of a contract, the union gains concessions from the employer. WHile on strike, strikers receive zero paychecks. Union strike funds do not pay as much as a job. Strikers are denioed unemployment benefits paid for by the employer. Contributions to pension plans stop. They must pay cash for medical premiums to retain med insurance. They will be replaced in many jobs, perhaps permanently. Strikers who win pay increases remain unpaid for the days they were on strike, so it takes years for the pay raise to make up for the strike.
Which tactic might be used by union workers against management?
A strike or work stoppage.
What is when workers refuse to work to try to force business owners to meet their demands?
Strike
How did many inventions in the 1800's effect the productivity of business?
It helped people work during thenight time
Why people choose to go on strike?
people strike because they want better privileges at work such as better pay and shorter hours.
What role did the army play in the railroad strikes of 1877?
It stopped the strike
What were scabs and why did union members resent them?
Referring to those who work in place of striking union workers, scabs are unpopular because they interfere with the effectiveness of unions. If people are willing to work without union protection, unions lose their power.
How many people died from mining in England?
Mining deaths in England have decreased significantly over the years. As of recent data, the number of fatalities in British mines is typically less than ten per year. Strict safety regulations and improved technology have contributed to this decline in mining-related deaths.
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What is the difference between a strike and a riot?
a riot is a sudden rash of violence against authority,property or people. a strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work.
How many people died during the Winnipeg general strike?
40 thousand canadians
What is the meaning of Scabs thrown out of the workplace?
Another meaning of a scab is a person who continues to work during a strike. So my best guess is a scab was fired because they were participating in a strike.
Why is a tree not safe during lightning?
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. When lightning does strike a tree it can kill or injure people and animals underneath it.
Why can't postal workers strike?
Federal employees are prohibited by law from going on strike. Hence the reason for the firing of air traffic controllers during the Regan Administration. They work under government guide lines and government employees can not strike. Even though they are not government employees they work for the government.
What is a strike breaker or scab?
a person who works during a strike
What were people that worked during a strike called?
Conscientious, independent, non-union members, loyal
