Describe the arguments for and against the use of permanent strike replacements in economic strikes. (10 minutes)
What will be an ideal response?
Employers argue that the ability to hire permanent strike replacements is necessary to maintain balance in the negotiating process. The main argument against allowing only temporary strike replacements is that it would be too difficult for employers to hire only temporary workers—they need the ability to offer permanent full time employees to be able to continue operations through a strike. Taking this ability away would give unions too much power, causing them to strike more frequently for increased demands that would reduce competiveness and destroy jobs.
However, it has been argued that permanent strike replacements are effective in breaking a strike and/or decertifying a union. Workers are essentially fired for exercising their protected rights under the NLRA. Unions argue that this situation creates imbalance in the bargaining process and gives management too much power. They further argue that this is clearly contrary to the original intent of the NLRA.
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