USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A union strike must be voted on and approved by union members. Authorization of a strike by a union does not guarantee there will be a strike or work stoppage. Unions representing teachers, nurses, pilots and retail workers across the country are making news with contract negotiations and strike authorization votes.

Detailed explanation-2: -wildcat strike, work stoppage undertaken by employees without the consent of their respective unions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most often, strikes concern financial and labor disagreements. Including wages, hours, time off, raises, promotions, health benefits, and retirement benefits. Strikes can also arise from allegations of unsafe working conditions or unfair labor practices that violate state or federal labor laws.

Detailed explanation-4: -Non-union staff and striking If non-union members go on strike, they are protected from dismissal and have the same rights as union members, as long as the industrial action is lawful.