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Labour strike tactic in which workers remain at their stations but refuse to work
A sit-down strike (or simply sitdown) is a labour strike and a form of civil disobedience in which an organized group of workers, usually employed at
Sitdown_strike
Topics referred to by the same term
wing Sitdown strike, a strike in which workers take possession of a workplace by "sitting down" Sit-down restaurant, a type of restaurant Sitdown, a type
Sitdown
1936–37 labor strike at the General Motors plant in Michigan
1936–1937 Flint sit-down strike, also known as the General Motors sit-down strike, or the great GM sit-down strike, was a sitdown strike at the General Motors
Flint_sit-down_strike
Michigan labor action
1996, columnist and strike supporter, Susan Watson, was terminated from the Detroit Free Press for participating in a sitdown strike at the Detroit Free
Detroit newspaper strike of 1995–1997
Detroit_newspaper_strike_of_1995–1997
Work stoppage by employees
safety and health Sitdown strike Stay-away Syndicalism ""There is No Such Thing as an Illegal Strike": Reconceptualizing the Strike in Law and Political
Strike_action
American labor union
rapid success with the sitdown strike, a tactic where workers "sit down" at their work stations to occupy a factory. Sitdown strikes enabled small numbers
United_Auto_Workers
Strike action unsupported by a union
A wildcat strike is a strike action undertaken by unionised workers without union leadership's authorization, support, or approval; this is sometimes termed
Wildcat_strike
Defunct manufacturing company in Chicago, Illinois, USA (1965–2012)
filming the sitdown strike as it unfolded and until it ended. Moore's crew was the only camera allowed inside the factory during the sitdown strike, which
Republic_Windows_and_Doors
workers at the largest factory, Goodyear invented a new tactic—the sitdown strike whereby the strikers seize the plant, stop production, and keep strikebreakers
Strikes in the United States in the 1930s
Strikes_in_the_United_States_in_the_1930s
American labor union (1968–1981)
from 1968 until its decertification in 1981 following an illegal labor strike broken by the Reagan administration. In striking, the union violated 5 U
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (1968)
Professional_Air_Traffic_Controllers_Organization_(1968)
Strikes in 2026
In 2026, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions have occurred. A labour strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass
Timeline_of_strikes_in_2026
Strike with most of the labour force
A general strike (or mass strike) is a strike action in which a substantial proportion of the total labour force in a city, region, or country participates
General_strike
Violent 1921 American labor dispute
in the United States Coal strike of 1902 Colorado Labor Wars Copper Country strike of 1913–1914 Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894 Harlan County War
Battle_of_Blair_Mountain
Form of protest, usually labor action
Nepal Hartal, Indian word for strike action. Human Be-In Lock-on Occupation (protest) Occupy movement Raasta roko Sitdown strike Teach-in Work-in "Picketer
Picketing
Form of protest where employees refuse to perform their duties
protest or strike, employees continue to work in emergency departments and provide emergency medicine to patients. Hunger strike Sitdown strike "Govt employees
Pen-down_strike
Widespread US rail-worker strike
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877, sometimes referred to as the Great Upheaval, began on July 14 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, after the Baltimore and
Great_Railroad_Strike_of_1877
Labor dispute between Hormel and the United Food and Commercial Workers
10, IUAW members participated in the United States' first recorded sitdown strike, which resulted in three days of negotiations between union representatives
1985–1986_Hormel_strike
there was a fishermen's strike on an island off the coast of Maine and in 1677 twelve carmen were fined for going on strike in New York City. However
Labor history of the United States
Labor_history_of_the_United_States
Rest from work for specified period of months or years
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Sabbatical
Industrial action in which employees do no more than the minimum required
Work-to-rule, also known as an Italian strike or a slowdown in United States usage, and sciopero bianco ('white strike') in Italy, is a job action in which
Work-to-rule
Military base and biological laboratory in US
of volunteer enlisted men. However, after the enlisted men staged a sitdown strike to obtain more information about the dangers of the biological tests
Fort_Detrick
Labor action tactic
rolling strike, also known as a rotating strike, is a targeted strike where some union workers strike while others continue to work. These strikes can spread
Rolling_strike
Action in support of another disputant
encountered form is industrial action by a trade union in support of a strike initiated by workers in a separate corporation, but often the same enterprise
Solidarity_action
Labor unrest following World War II
The US strike wave of 1945–1946 or great strike wave of 1946 were a series of massive post-war labor strikes after World War II from 1945 to 1946 in the
United States strike wave of 1945–1946
United_States_strike_wave_of_1945–1946
Labor strike by the Western Federation of Miners in Colorado
The Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894 was a five-month strike by the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States. It
Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894
Cripple_Creek_miners'_strike_of_1894
Social and political movement
Queensland Railway strike and the 1949 Australian coal strike (the first time the military were used in peacetime to break a strike), and disputes on the
Australian_labour_movement
Economic and political movement seeking to advance workers
this through collective bargaining, sectoral bargaining, and when needed, strike action. In some countries, co-determination gives representatives of workers
Labour_movement
American actor (1928–2020)
time setting up shots. Once fired, an actor's sitdown strike began, and it was announced that a full strike was going to happen. This put the studio under
Stuart_Whitman
Strikes in 2023
2023 Lebanon teachers strike; 2023 Temple University strike 2023 Alaskan school bus drivers strike; 2023 Medieval Times strike 2023 Canadian women’s soccer
Timeline_of_strikes_in_2023
Canadian correctional facility
failed transfer". Canada.com. Postmedia. Retrieved 2014-09-08. "Prison sitdown strike staged at Collins Bay". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
Collins_Bay_Institution
strikes and other industrial action as a form of settling labour disputes. Major strikes are a rare occurrence in Singapore; only two major strikes were
Labour_movement_of_Singapore
International trade union federation
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
World Federation of Trade Unions
World_Federation_of_Trade_Unions
Work stoppage by management of a company
by the management of a company during a labor dispute. In contrast to a strike, in which employees refuse to work, a lockout is initiated by employers
Lockout_(industry)
Strike action associated with South Asia
Hartal (pronounced [ɦəɽ.t̪aːl]) is a term in many Indian languages for a strike action that was first used during the Indian independence movement (also
Hartal
1936 American labor dispute
on strike at the sailing time and refused to cast off the lines unless wages were increased and overtime paid. The strike was essentially a sitdown strike
SS_California_strike
Strikes in 1994
A number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred in 1994. A labour strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal
Timeline_of_strikes_in_1994
Labour disputes in the UK
Since May–June 2022, a series of labour strikes and industrial disputes have occurred in various industries of the United Kingdom's economy as workers
United Kingdom industrial disputes and strikes (2022–present)
United_Kingdom_industrial_disputes_and_strikes_(2022–present)
US biodefense medical research program
of volunteer enlisted men. However, after the enlisted men staged a sitdown strike to obtain more information about the dangers of the biological tests
Operation_Whitecoat
Town in Styria, Slovenia
resulted in several fatalities on both sides. In 1934, miners staged a sitdown strike at the mine. During the Second World War, Trbovlje, along with the rest
Trbovlje
- One-party state - Sinistrisme - Sister Boom-Boom - Sister Roma - Sitdown strike - Situational ethics - Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice - Slacktivism
Index_of_politics_articles
Social movement to regulate the length of the working day
the mobilization of the 1 May 1890 – in Belgium, 150,000 workers went on strike – it was decided shortly afterward to make this date a worldwide day of
Eight-hour_day_movement
Measure taken by organised labour
English) is a temporary show of dissatisfaction by employees—especially a strike or slowdown or working to rule—to protest against bad working conditions
Industrial_action
Form of direct action
Occupation (protest) Occupy movement Picketing (protest) Raasta roko Sitdown strike Teach-in Work-in Women's War Nigeria, 1920–30 "Sit-Ins." The Martin
Sit-in
Efforts to prevent or hinder unionization among workers
and give individual workers no constitutional right to strike; groups of workers may legally strike only if they conform to numerous conditions. In the UK
Union_busting
Environment-related strike action
A green ban is a form of strike action, usually taken by a trade union or other organised labour group, which is conducted for environmentalist or conservationist
Green_ban
The following is a list of specific strikes (workers refusing to work, seeking to change their conditions in a particular industry or an individual workplace
List_of_strikes
Australian Labour Union
Following the Second World War the Federation led the 1949 Australian coal strike, seeking a 35-hour week, a 30-shilling increase in wages, and the inclusion
Mining_and_Energy_Union
Local/firm-level equivalent of a trade union
defined responsibilities with works councils forbidden from calling for strikes or negotiating wage increase. In recent years with a decline in union membership
Works_council
Relationship where a worker sells labour to an employer
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Wage_labour
Peak in Wisconsin
himself to the tower in 1939 and held a strike. The tower has since been removed. People suspected that the sitdown strike was a publicity stunt meant to call
Sugarbush_Hill
American priest (1930–1985)
cuts. Groppi and his supporters held the State Assembly chamber in a sitdown strike for 11 hours before police recovered the chamber. Cited in a bill of
James_Groppi
Labor union tactic
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Salting_(union_organizing)
Use of computers to monitor activity and collect performance data in a workplace
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Computer surveillance in the workplace
Computer_surveillance_in_the_workplace
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953
Reds Lead Sit-Ins; Says Communists Organized Them as They Started Sitdown Strikes in '37". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2021. King, Martin
Harry_S._Truman
City in Michigan, United States
2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014. "Detroit News, Rearview Mirror, The Sitdown strike at General Motors". Retrieved May 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint:
Flint,_Michigan
American labor union leader (1905–1966)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn for union activity. The union launched a successful sitdown strike two days later that solidified the union's support among BMT employees
Mike_Quill
Art museum in British Columbia, Canada
was one of the buildings occupied by unemployed protesters during a sitdown strike in the weeks leading up to Bloody Sunday. Paintings were not damaged
Vancouver_Art_Gallery
Negotiations between employers and a group of employees
law Sectoral collective bargaining Social corporatism Solidarity economy Strike action Surface bargaining "BLS Information". Glossary. U.S. Bureau of Labor
Collective_bargaining
Form of protest
In labor disputes, a walkout is a labor strike, the act of employees collectively leaving the workplace and withholding labor as an act of protest. A walkout
Walkout
United States labor union
3:00 p.m., the 498 employees there, all wearing TWU buttons, began a sitdown strike, seizing control of the plant until management reinstated the workers
Transport Workers Union of America
Transport_Workers_Union_of_America
Group involved with politics
have various roles in modern politics, including: Organizing strike actions and general strikes Negotiating with employers on behalf of workers Ensuring that
Political_organisation
Working beyond normal working hours
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Overtime
Political party in the United Kingdom
issue for labour was the 1901 Taff Vale legal decision which made most strikes illegal; the urgent goal was to get Parliament to reverse it. The LRC cut
Labour_Party_(UK)
for the strike. Small proposed a 25-day sitdown strike, and worked to ensure that hungry sailors would be supported. Most support for the strike was from
Trade_unions_in_the_Gambia
Class of wage-earners
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Proletariat
Irish trade union (1909–1990)
leading role in the Easter Rising, while the Transport Union led a national strike that crippled an attempt to introduce conscription to Ireland in 1918. In
Irish Transport and General Workers' Union
Irish_Transport_and_General_Workers'_Union
19th century Massachusetts textile workers
about woman’s so-called ‘place’." In 1845, after a number of protests and strikes, many operatives came together to form the Lowell Female Labor Reform Association
Lowell_mill_girls
National trade union of Israel
unionwide strike following the announcement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to dismiss Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. The strike was called
Histadrut
Industrial action
duties. A slowdown may be used as either a prelude or an alternative to a strike, as it is seen as less disruptive as well as less risky and costly for workers
Slowdown
Protest for reforms by a paramilitary force in Bangladesh
six-month rest system Methods Protest Traffic obstruction Picketing Sitdown strike Occupation Civil disobedience Resulted in Protesters' surrender Protesting
2024_Bangladesh_Ansar_protest
Spanish anarchist militant (1896–1936)
harvesting sugarcane and were quickly caught up in a sitdown strike. After the violent repression of the strike, Ascaso and Durruti murdered their employer, leaving
Buenaventura_Durruti
Disagreement between an employer and employees regarding the terms of employment
bargaining In countries such as the US, the workforce can form unions, strike and collectively bargain with employers. The workers have the right to speak
Labor_dispute
Comparative statistics for trade unions
there were 4,740 strikes in the United States. This was the greatest strike wave in American labor history. The number of major strikes and lockouts in
International comparisons of trade unions
International_comparisons_of_trade_unions
Calendar year
Convention (enters into force 11 May 1949). August 19 – Toho strikes: A sitdown strike at Toho film studio in Tokyo ends after the studio is surrounded
1948
Former American labor union
strike aboard California, then docked in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. Curran and the crew of California went on what was essentially a sitdown
National_Maritime_Union
October 2021 labor strikes in the U.S.
Striketober was a labor strike wave in October 2021 by workers in the United States in the context of strikes during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the
Striketober
Lacking in predictability, job security, material or psychological welfare
and also in EU official reports on social welfare. But it was in the strikes of young part-timers at McDonald's and Pizza Hut in winter 2000, that the
Precarity
Political party in Malta
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Labour_Party_(Malta)
Union busting tactic
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Captive_audience_meeting
Former bus company in the Philippines
Senate election. On June 17, 1992, thousands of MMTC workers conducted a sitdown strike at multiple MMTC depots and terminals due to unpaid rice subsidies,
Metropolitan Manila Transit Corporation
Metropolitan_Manila_Transit_Corporation
Trade union linked with the British Labour Party
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Labour Party (UK) affiliated trade union
Labour_Party_(UK)_affiliated_trade_union
Month of 1937
of becoming the only European nation to welcome Jewish refugees. A sitdown strike began at the Hershey Chocolate factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It
April_1937
Paid time off from work
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Annual_leave
Australian trade union
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Australian_Services_Union
Locally based trade union organization which forms part of a larger union
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Local_union
Extra hours worked by an employee
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Overtime_rate
Distributive economic theory
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Social_credit
Assessment by the International Trade Union Confederation
union rights, such as limitations on collective bargaining and the right to strike, inhibiting trade union membership, state surveillance, violence and killings
Global_Rights_Index
Legislation providing for tiered legal wage limit in Singapore
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Progressive_wage
Process by which a union forms
the successor to the Soviet era system. The earliest recorded workers' strike through a newly-formed solidarity union was recorded in 1768 when New York
Unionization
Political movement
the labor movement. Ben Tillett was a prominent leader of the London Dock strike of 1889. He formed the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Laborers' Union
New_unionism
Trade union in Australia
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Australian_Manufacturing_Workers_Union
Strikes in 1980
strike, rent strike by immigrant workers in France. 1980 Greek bank strike, 6-week strike by bank workers in Greece. 1980 San Onofre nuclear strike,
Timeline_of_strikes_in_1980
Labor dispute in South Carolina, US
charged, led to a series of sitdown strikes and walkouts. Finally, on October 22, workers at the Cigar Factory went on strike. They were joined by FTA workers
1945–1946 Charleston Cigar Factory strike
1945–1946_Charleston_Cigar_Factory_strike
Organisation of workers with common goals
existence of the workers' movements of his time.) The first recorded labour strike in the United States was by Philadelphia printers in 1786, who opposed a
Trade_union
Unity of feeling or action on a common interest
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Solidarity
Type of trade union
unions may use negotiations, strikes, or other methods to achieve results for members. However, business unions use strikes and direct actions differently
Business_unionism
Period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Working_time
Strikes in 1982
pickers. Great Bombay textile strike 1982 Texaco strike, 7-month strike by Texaco refinery workers. 1982 Catavi mine strike, strike by miners at the Catavi
Timeline_of_strikes_in_1982
Organization comprising multiple trade unions
WFTU Strike action Chronological list Hartal General strike Bandh newspapers Green bans Lockouts Overtime bans Pen-down strikes Sitdown strikes Solidarity
Trade_union_federation
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Gidown, GIDEON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior." In the bible, this is the name of the warrior who defeated the Midianites.
Girl/Female
Latin French Hebrew
Woman of Sidon (ancient city).
Female
French
French feminine form of Roman Latin Sidonius, SIDONIE means "of Sidon."
Girl/Female
Biblical
hunting, fishing, venison.
Boy/Male
Greek American English French
From Sidon.
Male
Hebrew
Pet form of Hebrew Gidown, GIDI means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
Male
Croatian
, of Sidon.
Male
Hebrew
(גִּדְעï‹×Ÿ) Hebrew name GIDOWN means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior." In the bible, this is the name of the warrior who defeated the Midianites.
Surname or Lastname
English (London)
English (London) : unexplained.
Girl/Female
American, British, Chinese, English, French
Wide Meadow; Saint Denis; Follower of Saint Denys; Bright Fame; Woman from Sidon; Place Name
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidown, GIDON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
Female
Croatian
, of Sidon.
Biblical
hunting; fishing; venison
Boy/Male
French, German, Greek, Latin, Portuguese
Citizen of Rome; Man from Sidon
Girl/Female
Latin American
Woman of Sidon (ancient city).
Male
Czechoslovakian
, of Sidon.
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name SANUYE means "red cloud at sundown."
Girl/Female
Latin Greek
Woman of Sidon (ancient city).
Male
Russian
(Гедеон) Russian form of Hebrew Gidown, GEDEON means "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
Girl/Female
Latin French Hebrew
Woman of Sidon (ancient city).
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
Girl/Female
Native American
Bitter.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Ruler; Chief
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Friendship
Boy/Male
Hindu
Provided with nectar, Wealthy, Remembered
Girl/Female
Hindu
Brightness
Boy/Male
Tamil
Light, Bright, Brave
Girl/Female
Tamil
A beginning of new work
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Wild Rose; Blue Scented Flower
Female
Native American
Native American Cherokee name AMADAHY means "forest water."
Female
African
born on Friday.
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
SITDOWN STRIKE
v. i.
To break forth; to commence suddenly; -- with into; as, to strike into reputation; to strike into a run.
n.
The setting of the sun; sunset.
n.
One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge.
n.
A kind of broad-brimmed sun hat worn by women.
v. i.
To hit; to collide; to dush; to clash; as, a hammer strikes against the bell of a clock.
n.
A wrapper.
v. t.
To cause to ignite; as, to strike a match.
v. i.
To sound by percussion, with blows, or as with blows; to be struck; as, the clock strikes.
p. p.
of Strow
v. t.
To take forcibly or fraudulently; as, to strike money.
v. t.
To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light.
n.
A small rag or pledget introduced into the hole in the cranium made by a trephine.
v. i.
To move; to advance; to proceed; to take a course; as, to strike into the fields.
v. t.
To make and ratify; as, to strike a bargain.
v. t.
To affect in some particular manner by a sudden impression or impulse; as, the plan proposed strikes me favorably; to strike one dead or blind.
n.
A workman who is on a strike.
n.
The humbling of a person by act or words, especially by a retort or a reproof; the retort or the reproof which has such effect.
a.
Soft; pulpy.
v. t.
To make a sudden impression upon, as by a blow; to affect sensibly with some strong emotion; as, to strike the mind, with surprise; to strike one with wonder, alarm, dread, or horror.