wildcat strike
Example Sentences
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Some were fired for what they described as retaliation for their activism, beginning with wildcat strikes in 2019 at numerous Matamoros factories.
From Reuters
Issues like these persuaded Ms. Karlidag to join the Gorillas Workers Collective, the organizing group that has instigated a series of wildcat strikes throughout Berlin, demanding safety equipment and reliable pay.
From New York Times
He believes collective protests, such as the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2020 wildcat strike, should be athletes’ preferred mechanism for promoting change, as opposed to carefully crafted tweets.
From Washington Post
After several roaming protests and wildcat strikes not sanctioned by union leadership, union leaders temporarily paused picketing.
From Seattle Times
The union said it is hearing talk of “potential walkouts or wildcat strikes,” and stipulated that it cannot encourage any such activities since it has a no-strike clause in its contract.
From Seattle Times
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