Thesaurus
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Thesaurus: 1501 entries.
STRIKEBREAKER
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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
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SUB-CONTRACTING
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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.
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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.
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SUDAN
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SUDBURY (Search for related entries in the library)
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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.
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SUPPORT WORKERS
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