abstract:A goon squad is a group of thugs or mercenaries, commonly associated with anti-union or pro-union violence. In the case of pro-union violence, a goon squad may be formed by union leaders to intimidate or assault non-union workers, strikebreakers, or parties who do not cooperate with the directives of union leadership.
Jennifer Egan's book "A Visit from the Goon Squad" takes place in thirteen chapters over forty years.
VOA: special.2010.12.31
One of Constable and Robinson's highest profile apps in 2011 was created for Jennifer Egan's Pulitzer Fiction Prize-winning novel A Visit from the GoonSquad.