restructuring
literal meaning: to rearrange the structure of something.
real meaning: to sack lots of workers.
a euphemism used by bosses to cover up the fact that they’re planning to sack workers or to attack workers in other ways (e.g. worsen pay and conditions).
boss: we’re planning a major restructuring of this factory.
union rep: erm – what’s that?
me: it means they’re going to sack loads of people, you idiot! quick, do something!
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