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

British Dictionary definitions for quickie strike

wildcat strike

noun

a strike begun by workers spontaneously or without union approval

Cultural definitions for quickie strike

wildcat strike

A strike called in violation of an existing contract between labor and management.