der Warnstreik
Translation
warning strike, token strike
Examples
Die Gewerkschaft hat einen Warnstreik angekündigt.
The union has announced a warning strike.
Der Warnstreik dauerte nur wenige Stunden.
The warning strike only lasted a few hours.
Grammar Patterns
to go on a warning strike ((in den Warnstreik treten)) The workers are going on a warning strike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kurzer Arbeitskampf (short labor dispute)
Etymology
A compound of 'warnen' (to warn) + 'der Streik' (the strike).
Memory Tips
It's a short strike intended as a 'warning' to employers during negotiations.