sympathetic strike

noun

1. sympathy strike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympathetic strike¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But George knew it was only just lying low, to break out into sympathetic strike on Monday morning.

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A 'sympathetic strike' is only sentiment running riot, and special class suffering alone justifies revolt.

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Hence the boycott, or as it has been designated by the general managers, a sympathetic strike.

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Workers in other trades are called on to aid this union by a sympathetic strike, either threatened or actually put into effect.

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The noon papers said that the Carpenters' Union would declare a sympathetic strike to be on from Wednesday noon.

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