no-strike

American

[noh-strahyk] / ˈnoʊˌstraɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or containing a provision that workers are not permitted to strike under certain terms and conditions.

a no-strike clause in a labor contract.

Example Sentences

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One key question is whether the school was on the no-strike list.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Expanding wartime industries, like aerospace, were unionized in return for no-strike pledges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

UC officials claim the strike was illegal because of a no-strike clause, but the state labor board says that isn’t enough to order a stop to the walkout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Until 1995, the union had a formal no-strike policy in its rulebook.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2022

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant publicly backed carpenters who were agitating against union leadership and criticized the no-strike agreements.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

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