It’s too reductive to simply smear scabs as sellouts. It’s important to understand why some workers might be motivated to weather scorn, rejection and even violence from their peers.
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Scabs, ear wax and eye crusts might sound, and even look, gross but they do essential work keeping our bodies clear of infection
Unions have long advocated for a ban on replacement workers, arguing their use unduly shifts power to employers and gives the boss an unfair advantage in collective bargaining.
When it comes to picket lines, courts aim to uphold civil and property rights without jeopardizing workers’ freedom of expression.
Our bodies heal in some amazing ways. Scabs can be an important part of the healing process after we get a cut or a graze.
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