sympathetic strike

/ˈsɪmpəˌθɛdɪk straɪk/
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Other forms: sympathetic strikes

Definitions of sympathetic strike
  1. noun
    a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer
    synonyms: sympathy strike
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    type of:
    strike, work stoppage
    a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
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