SYMPATHETIC STRIKE Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

sympathetic strike

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Definition of sympathetic strike

as in sympathy strike

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sympathy strike

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In March 2023, UTLA staged a sympathy strike, joining the three-day walkout of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The California Nurses Association had announced plans to hold a sympathy strike in solidarity.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026

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