union strike
Organized work stoppage
A union strike is a work stoppage organized by a labor union to pressure an employer during contract disputes.
Workers collectively refuse to work until demands—typically for better wages, benefits, or working conditions—are addressed.
The union strike shut down production for three weeks.
Distinguished from wildcat strikes, which occur without union authorization.
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- walkoutProtest by leaving
- work stoppageOrganized cessation of labor
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- labor movementOrganized effort for worker rights
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union strikereturn to work
Resume employment after absence
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