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huelga salvaje

/ˈwel.ɣa salˈβaxe/
phrase★Intermediate— wildcat strike
⚖️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

Synonyms

huelga ilegalhuelga no autorizada

Antonyms

huelga legalhuelga autorizada

Related Phrases

huelga generalphrase
general strike
huelga de hambrephrase
hunger strike

💡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
root
+
salvaje
wild
root
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