outlaw strike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outlaw strike
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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"At a minimum the mayor wants new legislation that would outlaw strike action not supported by a majority of all union members, the so called 50% plus 1 threshold," he added.
From BBC
Against advice of older workers and the International Brotherhood, they voted an outlaw strike�the first ever called against a WLB decision.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its outlaw strike against eight U.S. railroads elicited a contempt citation from U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the violation of the picket line by white-haired John Frey did not break the "outlaw" strike.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many of the leaders of the outlaw strike were known to be Reds.
From Time Magazine Archive
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