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NEGATIVE STRIKE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour Disputes
CONT

A positive strike is one whose purpose is to gain new benefits. Whereas, a negative strike is one whose purpose is to prevent the loss of present benefits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conflits du travail
DEF

Grève déclarée pour amener un employeur à respecter des droits déjà acquis, que ceux-ci découlent de la loi, des conventions collectives ou de la coutume.

Spanish

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