wildcat strike
noun
a labor strike that has not been called or sanctioned by the officials of the union.
Also called
outlaw strike,
quickie strike.
Origin of wildcat strike
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Words nearby wildcat strike
wild-eyed,
wild-goose chase,
wild-headed,
wildcat,
wildcat bank,
wildcat strike,
wildcatter,
wilde,
wilde, oscar,
wildean,
wildebeest
British Dictionary definitions for quickie strike
wildcat strike
noun
a strike begun by workers spontaneously or without union approval