SYMPATHY STRIKE Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

sympathy strike

noun

Definition of sympathy strike

as in sympathetic strike

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Recent Examples of sympathy strike What To Know The nurse's union planned to engage in a sympathy strike on November 17 and 18 alongside other unions within the university system. — Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 The California Nurses Association had announced plans to hold a sympathy strike in solidarity. — Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026 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 United Administrators of San Francisco, which represents 253 principals, assistant principals, program administrators, and supervisors across the district, said its members voted to authorize the sympathy strike. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathy strike

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“Sympathy strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathy%20strike. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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