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on strikeRefusing to take part in one's work duties as part of an official work stoppage organized by a labor union. Workers of the mine are on strike over what they say are unsafe working conditions and inadequate pay.See also: on, strikeon strikeEngaged in a work stoppage, as in The auto workers were on strike for the entire summer. The use of strike for a concerted labor stoppage undertaken to gain concessions from employers dates from the early 1800s. Today it is also used more loosely, as in Where washing dishes is concerned, Mom has announced that she's on strike. Also see go out, def. 4. See also: on, strike on strike Engaged in a work stoppage: Most of the employees were on strike.See also: on, strikeEncyclopediaSeeon streamLegalSeeStrike |