Sentence examples for widespread strike from inspiring English sources

A widespread strike is affecting transport systems.

(See 9.59am and 11am) A union leader has predicted widespread strike action after the election.

The resulting widespread strike crippled exports of grains and meat and caused food shortages in stores.

Intermittent paralysing strikes and street demos are regarded as normal (a widespread strike has been called for October 4th).

If the Election Commission does not relax the new rules, the business community might call for a widespread strike, he said.

In October 1962 a widespread strike in southern schools resulted in antigovernment demonstrations followed by a general flight of students and others over the border.

The "winter of discontent", with widespread strikes, intervened.

Though more disruptions are possible this spring, widespread strikes are uncertain.

He is predicting widespread strikes after the election.

Attempts to privatize the industry had been deterred by widespread strikes and protests beginning in 1999.

Government tax rises prompted widespread strikes of jewellers, which came to an end in April.