Wildcat strike
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a sudden strike (= act of refusing to work as a protest) without any warning by the workers and often without the official support of the unions
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a situation in which workers suddenly refuse to work because they do not agree with a decision made by their employer about pay, working conditions, etc. Wildcat strikes are not always supported by the trade unions:
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