A simultaneous strike by the unionized workers in all trades and industries in a geographic area. Also, a strike by all the unionized workers in one industry.
A strike by the organized workers in all companies in a geographic area. Also, a strike by all the organized workers in one industry.
a cruel and immoral thing, and the brain of man should be capable of running industry in a more rational way
a strike affecting all areas of a labor force across many industries, typically throughout an entire country or a large section thereof
A work stoppage by a majority of workers in the more important industries of an area or country, intended to produce an economic standstill to achieve political or economic objectives. Certain vital services, as health, food, and water, may be exempted. Such strikes may be symbolic, lasting only an hour, to communicate an opinion, or may be intended to produce economic paralysis in order to force concessions from the opponent.
A strike by all or most organized workers in a community or nation.
A general strike is a strike action by a critical mass of the labour force in a city, region or country. While a general strike can be initiated based on political goals, economic goals, or both, it tends to gain its momentum from the ideological or class sympathies of the participants. It is also characterized by participation of workers in a multitude of workplaces, and tends to involve entire communities.