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View synonyms for sympathy strike
sympathy strike
noun
- a strike by a body of workers, not because of grievances against their own employer, but by way of endorsing and aiding another group of workers who are on strike or have been locked out.
sympathy strike
noun
- a strike organized in support of another section of workers or a cause and not because of direct grievances Also calledsympathetic strike
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sympathy strike1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
Since Tesla still refused to negotiate with the union, laborers across the Nordic countries launched sympathy strikes against Tesla.
From Washington Times
It resulted in a three-month strike by the retail employees union that snowballed into an all-out boycott as other Swedish unions joined in sympathy strikes.
From Seattle Times
Soon after, sympathy strikes popped up around the country.
From Washington Times
After Tesla refused to sign a collective bargaining agreement with 125 of its unionized Swedish mechanics, nearly the entire region has launched sympathy strikes, refusing to do business with the company.
From Washington Times
It would mark another expansion of sympathy strikes in the region.
From Washington Times
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