Secondary Strike
/ˈsɛkəndɛri straɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A work stoppage initiated by employees or unions not against their own employer but in support of a primary strike elsewhere, aiming to exert additional pressure.
The union called a secondary strike to support workers at the supplier’s factory.
Forms
- secondary strike
- secondary strikes
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Commentary
Secondary strikes are often restricted or regulated under labor laws to prevent undue pressure on neutral employers.
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