RSS can provide your business with the staffing it needs to stay open during a strike, minimizing the impact on your operations. With our large database of qualified workers, we can quickly find and deploy replacement employees who meet your specific requirements. We are committed to providing you with the support you need to keep your business running smoothly, even during challenging times.

If you are facing a potential strike, don’t wait until the last minute to find replacement workers. Contact RSS today and let us help you prepare for any eventuality. We can provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your business will be able to continue operating, even in the face of a labor dispute.

Strike replacement workers are people who are employed to replace union workers on strike or locked out during a labor dispute. Replacement workers are usually temporary and are used to keep the business running until the dispute is resolved. Replacement workers are typically non-union employees. In some cases, replacement workers may even be brought in from other states.

The worst-case scenario for any business is facing a strike, leading to costly downtime and losses. Ramping up quickly with skilled temporary workers in the midst of labor disputes can help keep operations running smoothly while ensuring your customers’ needs are met and stakeholders remain satisfied.

Get workers on-site rapidly

RSS has a long history of providing rapid, reliable access to talent pools nationwide. For over three decades now, they have been delivering specialized strike staff personnel across various industries throughout the United States – allowing employers to remain productive in times of work stoppages.

RSS boast a highly efficient and trained on-site workforce that are seamlessly integrated into any organization within 24 to 48 hours. Our team is well versed in industry positions and especially adept at Strike Contingency Services, ensuring organizations remain operational during labor disputes.

The right of an employer to permanently replace workers who engage in an economic strike is governed by federal law and the Supreme Court’s interpretation of that law. In general, an employer may lawfully seek to have permanent replacements fill the positions of workers who engage in an economic strike. However, there are some circumstances under which this right may be limited.

A strike contingency plan is a process for ensuring business continuity if your employees decide to strike. The first step is to identify which employees are essential to your business. This may include managers, sales staff, customer service representatives, and other key personnel. Once you have identified these employees, you will need to develop a plan to keep your business running in their absence. This may involve hiring temporary staff or outsourcing critical functions. The most important thing is to ensure that your customers continue to receive the level of service they expect, even in the event of a strike. We can help you devise a plan, so you can protect your business from the potentially devastating effects of a work stoppage.

Our contingent workforce staffing services are designed to provide you with the help you need during a labor dispute. We can provide you with qualified strike replacement workers, as well as transportation and accommodations for them. We also have the experience and knowledge to help you disband your strike replacement workers after a new labor contract has been approved.

By taking advantage of strike replacement workers, businesses can protect themselves from a financial disaster. Backlogs resulting from strikes are easily avoided when the right temporary employees with specialized qualifications step in to take on critical duties and ensure commitments made to customers and shareholders remain met.

Our team of experts evaluates every aspect and detail of your day-to-day operations to ensure a smooth transition during critical labor disputes. We create tailor-made staffing and security recommendations that guarantee stability for your business throughout the process, so you can focus on getting back to normal as soon as possible.

Strike replacement and security articles

When a labor dispute threatens continuity, RSS Inc. activates a proven, end‑to‑end strike staffing framework that safeguards production, protects brand reputation, and supports long‑term labor relations. Below is an overview of each phase

1. Assessment

Our consultants arrive on‑site before any work stoppage to map out a data‑driven strike contingency plan.

• Evaluate current operations and identify mission‑critical workflows.
• Align the staffing blueprint with short‑ and long‑term business objectives.
• Break down every job role to define the exact skill sets, certifications, and years of experience required.

This proactive audit enables RSS Inc. to import the right talent fast and keep downtime close to zero.

2. Strategic Recruiting

We maintain a nationwide talent cloud of pre‑qualified industrial, warehouse, CDL‑A, manufacturing, and security professionals ready to deploy. When additional expertise is needed, we amplify reach through targeted campaigns.

• Leverage our 50‑state candidate database for rapid shortlisting.
• Screen supplemental résumés and inbound calls within 24 hours.
• Confirm reliability through background checks, reference verification, and 10‑panel drug testing.

Result: a vetted pool of strike replacement workers who meet both compliance mandates and your safety culture.

3. Pre‑Deployment Preparation

Seamless transitions start behind the scenes. RSS Inc. prepositions resources so that crews can roll in quietly—often under NDA—without disrupting ongoing negotiations.

• Stage critical equipment, PPE, and on‑site supervisors near your facility.
• Conduct role‑specific orientation and safety briefings off‑site to reduce ramp‑up time.
• Maintain blackout protocols to protect operational confidentiality until “go‑time.”

4. Rapid Deployment & On‑Site Management

When the walkout begins, RSS Inc. executes the contingency plan with precision:

• Align with your EHS programs to uphold OSHA, DOT, and ISO standards.
• Acclimate replacement staff through hands‑on shadowing and daily toolbox talks.
• Monitor KPIs—productivity, quality, and safety—via real‑time dashboards, ensuring engaged, high‑performance teams throughout the strike.

5. Disbandment & Workforce Reintegration

As soon as a tentative agreement is reached, we orchestrate an orderly transition so operations never skip a beat.

• Replacement personnel exit immediately per the agreed schedule and security protocols.
• RSS Inc. mentors returning employees, closing knowledge gaps and maintaining quality control.
• Fill residual vacancies—if any—to stabilize post‑strike output.

Why Companies Trust RSS Inc. for Contingency Staffing

• Speed: Ready‑to‑deploy teams in 48 hours or less.
• Coverage: Skilled labor across manufacturing, logistics, security, and heavy‑haul trucking.
• Compliance: Strict background checks, DOT/FMCSA standards, and drug‑free policies.
• Confidentiality: NDA‑driven processes that keep negotiations private.

Take the Next Step

Protect your supply chain and stakeholder confidence with a battle‑tested strike staffing partner. Contact RSS Inc. today for a complimentary contingency assessment and keep productivity on track—no matter what.