"churn and burn" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} churn and burn (uncountable)
  1. (informal) A union-busting tactic where a business focuses on hiring new workers who are not unionists, so that the influence of the union will gradually decrease as its supporters leave. Wikipedia link: churn and burn Tags: informal, uncountable
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