sit-down strike
- a strike during which workers occupy their place of employment and refuse to work or allow others to work until the strike is settled.
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Origin of sit-down strike
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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sit-down strike
- a strike in which workers refuse to leave their place of employment until a settlement is reached
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