Economic Definition of sympathy strike. Defined.
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Term sympathy strike Definition: A labor strike undertaken by a union without particular grievances against a firm to show support for a strike undertaken by a second union that does have grievances with the firm. The primary purpose of a sympathy strike is to demonstrate solidarity among unions. However, given labor laws, such a strike can create problems for the sympathetic union.
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