outlaw strike

noun

1. wildcat strike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlaw strike¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

"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.

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Against advice of older workers and the International Brotherhood, they voted an outlaw strike�the first ever called against a WLB decision.

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Its outlaw strike against eight U.S. railroads elicited a contempt citation from U.S.

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But the violation of the picket line by white-haired John Frey did not break the "outlaw" strike.

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Many of the leaders of the outlaw strike were known to be Reds.

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