Strejker

Strejker is a Danish or Norwegian term referring to a labor strike, a work stoppage by employees as part of a dispute with an employer, government, or other authorities. The word derives from the verb to strike, meaning to halt work. Strikes are a mechanism used by workers and unions to pressure for concessions on wages, working conditions, benefits, job security, or collective bargaining rights. They can be organized by unions or occur spontaneously as wildcat actions and may take forms such as general strikes, sympathy strikes, work-to-rule campaigns, or picketing.

Strikes vary in form and legality across jurisdictions. In many places, strikes are protected as a fundamental right when conducted in accordance with labor laws, including required procedures like notice, ballots, or prior authorization. In other contexts, strikes may be restricted or prohibited, particularly in essential services such as healthcare, law enforcement, or utilities. Tactics accompanying strikes commonly include picketing, demonstrations, and coordinated work stoppages in multiple workplaces to maximize leverage.

The impact of strejker can be significant, disrupting production, supply chains, and public services, while also potentially accelerating wage settlements and policy changes. The effectiveness of a strike depends on factors such as public support, solidarity across industries, the state of the economy, and the legal protections available to workers. The study of strejker intersects with labor law, economic policy, and the broader labor movement, which seeks to balance workers’ bargaining power with business and societal interests.