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huelga salvaje
/ˈwel.ɣa salˈβaxe/
wildcat strike
Los trabajadores iniciaron una huelga salvaje para protestar por las malas condiciones laborales.
The workers started a wildcat strike to protest poor working conditions.
Law
formal
An unauthorized strike organized by workers without the approval of their union or labor organization.
La empresa despidió a los empleados que participaron en la huelga salvaje.
The company fired the employees who participated in the wildcat strike.
This type of strike is often considered illegal in many jurisdictions as it violates labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
Collocations
organizar una huelga salvajeto organize a wildcat strikeparticipar en una huelga salvajeto participate in a wildcat strike
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Pro Tip
Legal Implications
Wildcat strikes are often illegal and can result in disciplinary action or termination for the participants.
Gold Rule
Union Approval
In most countries, strikes require union approval to be considered legal.
Word Origin
The term 'huelga salvaje' combines 'huelga' (strike) with 'salvaje' (wild), emphasizing the unauthorized and spontaneous nature of the action.
Usage Notes
The phrase is commonly used in labor law and industrial relations contexts to describe strikes that occur outside the formal bargaining process.
Word Breakdown
huelga
strike
rootsalvaje
wild
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