A strikebreaker is a temporary worker hired by a company to replace a union member who is on strike. This is done to minimize the impact of the strike on the company's operations. The use of strikebreakers is often viewed negatively by unions as it undermines their bargaining power and can lead to prolonged labor disputes.

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A Strikebreaker Is

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A strikebreaker is

A) a temporary worker hired by a company to replace a union member who is striking.
B) when the President imposes a cooling-off period.
C) someone who engages in featherbedding.
D) a secondary boycott.

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