Blackleg
/ˈblækleɡ/
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Strike Context
Used negatively to describe workers who don't support a strike. 
He's considered a blackleg for not joining the strike.
Pro Tip 2/2Labor Disputes
Often used in discussions about workers' rights and labor disputes. 
Union members often resent blacklegs during a strike. Compare with
CollaboratorDeserterRatScabTraitorTurncoat
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