Economic Strike
/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk straɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A work stoppage initiated by employees primarily to gain better wages, hours, or working conditions rather than to protest unfair labor practices.
The union organized an economic strike to demand higher pay for its members.
Forms
- economic strike
- economic strikes
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Commentary
Economic strikes are distinct from unfair labor practice strikes in labor law, affecting employer rights and employee protections differently.
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