USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -strike, collective refusal by employees to work under the conditions required by employers. Strikes arise for a number of reasons, though principally in response to economic conditions (defined as an economic strike and meant to improve wages and benefits) or labour practices (intended to improve work conditions).

Detailed explanation-2: -Strike action, also called labor strike, labour strike, or simply strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. A strike usually takes place in response to employee grievances. Strikes became common during the Industrial Revolution, when mass labor became important in factories and mines.

Detailed explanation-3: -Strike means an organized and intentional stoppage or slowdown of work by employees, intending to make the employer comply with the demands of the employees. For example, a strike may seek higher pay, better benefits, or safer working conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -In northwest England in December 1762, sailors in Liverpool stopped work to demand a wage increase. And in 1765, coal miners across the North engaged in a prolonged stoppage. In April 1768, sailors in Sunderland prevented ships from leaving port by lowering down the yards (thus “striking” their sails).