be on strike

Example Sentences

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The very same folks who may soon be on strike if their negotiations go badly.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Junior doctors in England will be on strike for three days from 07:00 on 20 December and six days from 07:00 on 3 January.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

While they won't be on strike, they may have to help cover work not being done by aides and other support staff who are on the picket lines.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

“I will be on strike tomorrow with my people and fellow workers!”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela