Usage Note
Warnstreik is a brief, symbolic work stoppage called by a union during wage negotiations to signal readiness for a full strike. It typically lasts a few hours and is common in the public sector.
Examples
"Die Gewerkschaft rief zu einem einstündigen Warnstreik auf."
Natural Translation
The union called for a one-hour warning strike.
Literal Translation
The trade-union called to a one-hour warning-strike.
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