What does the term "strike" mean?

Strike refers to the action of withdrawal of labour by workers. Employees stay away from work during a strike. In Alberta today, the law distinguishes between a legal and an illegal strike. To be legal a strike must take place in accordance with certain rules with regard to a vote of the union membership, and a strike cannot occur during the life of a collective agreement.

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