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economic strike

American  

noun

  1. a strike called in protest over wages, hours, or working conditions.


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The hunger and economic strike began May 19, including at the Desert View Annex, a wing of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, where detainees alleged subpar conditions and inadequate medical care.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

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