blackleg

• Substantivo que designa quem trabalha ou fornece trabalhadores durante uma greve, geralmente usado de forma pejorativa para quem quebra a solidariedade sindical.

A noun referring to a person who works or provides workers during a strike, often used as a derogatory term for someone who undermines union solidarity.

1. StrikebreakerC1informalbritish

   A person who continues to work or is employed to replace workers who are on strike.

   Fura-greve

   • The union condemned the blacklegs who crossed the picket line.
   • During the strike, the company hired blacklegs to keep production running.
   • He was labeled a blackleg by his colleagues for working during the walkout.

   Sinônimosratscabstrikebreaker

   Antônimosstriker

• Trabalhar durante uma greve, ocupando o lugar de grevistas ou se recusando a aderir ao movimento, ou atuar como fura-greve.

A verb meaning to work while others are on strike, or to act as a strikebreaker.

1. To work during a strikeC1informalbritish

   To continue working or take the job of someone who is on strike, often considered a betrayal by union members.

   Furar greve

   • The union accused several workers of blacklegging during the strike.
   • He was labeled a blackleg after he crossed the picket line.
   • Blacklegging is often seen as a serious offense in labor disputes.

   Sinônimosfinkratscab

   Antônimosboycottpicketstrike