wildcat strike

wildcat strike definition - business

wildcat strike

A temporary work stoppage that has not been authorized by a union. In early 2007, over 200 postal workers in Leeds, England, took part in a wildcat strike because of the large amount of junk mail they were being required to carry. Also called outlaw strike, unauthorized strike.

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