No. 2,552 in German
warnstreik
A "warnstreik" is a short-term warning strike to pressure employers during labor negotiations.
In a sentence
Die Mitarbeiter haben heute einen Warnstreik organisiert.
The employees organized a warning strike today.
The word 'warnstreik' is used to refer to a temporary strike as a warning measure.
Ein Warnstreik kann die Aufmerksamkeit auf wichtige Forderungen lenken.
A warning strike can draw attention to important demands.
Here, 'warnstreik' highlights the role of the strike in emphasizing demands.
Es wurde ein Warnstreik angekündigt, um auf die Missstände hinzuweisen.
A warning strike was announced to highlight grievances.
In this sentence, 'warnstreik' is utilized to describe the intention of the strike as a protest measure.
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