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  • SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
  • USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
  • USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
  • BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
  • NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
  • RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1501 entries.


STRIKEBREAKER 

STRIKES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A concerted cessation of work by workers with the goal to settle grievances, defend standards or attain goals

SUB-CONTRACTING 

SUBCONTRACTING (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: An arrangement whereby one party assigns some of the obligations of a prior contract to another party.

SUBSISTENCE TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Technology used as part of subsistence-based agricultural production or rural living, e.g., water pumps.

SUDAN 

SUDBURY (Search for related entries in the library)

SUPERVISORS (Search for related entries in the library)

SUPPORT STAFF (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Workers who provide services supporting the operations of an organization or business. This might include janitorial, food service and clerical work.

SUPPORT WORKERS