How organized labor shames its traitors − the story of the ‘scab’
- Written by Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature, University of North Georgia
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain wears a shirt reading 'Trump is a Scab' at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesOver its long history, the American labor movement has displayed a remarkably rich vocabulary for shaming those deemed traitors to its cause.
Some insults, such as “blackleg,”...







