strike leader
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Definition
Noun: - A person who organizes, directs, or acts as the chief representative of a group of workers who have stopped work in protest: A strike leader is someone who takes a leading role in planning, coordinating, and speaking for employees during a work stoppage or strike.
Usage
- The term is used to identify the primary organizer or spokesperson in a labor dispute.
- It specifically refers to a person in a position of leadership the striking group, not necessarily a formal union official, though they often are.
Examples
- The strike leader addressed the crowd of workers to explain the negotiation demands.
- After the talks failed, the strike leader announced that the walkout would continue.
- Management refused to negotiate directly with the strike leaders.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a strike leader often involves strategic planning, media communication, and maintaining solidarity among strikers.
- Historically, prominent strike leaders have sometimes faced legal consequences or retaliation from employers.
Variants and Related Words
- Strike committee (n): A group of workers, which may include leaders, organized to run a strike.
- Union organizer (n): A person who works to form and recruit members for a labor union; they may become a strike leader during a work stoppage.
- Picketing (v/n): The act of demonstrating outside a workplace during a strike, an activity often coordinated by strike leaders.
Synonyms
- Labor organizer
- Walkout leader
- Strike organizer
Antonyms
- Strikebreaker (n): A person who works or is employed to replace striking workers.
- Management representative (n): A person who represents the company's interests in a labor dispute.
Related Phrases
- To lead a strike: The action performed by a strike leader.
- She was chosen to lead the strike.
- On the picket line: A common location where a strike leader can often be found.
- The strike leader gave daily updates on the picket line.
Noun
- someone who leads a strike