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A strike is a form of protest where workers and employees refuse to continue to work.

There can be many motivations for this, such as objection over specific policies or dissatisfaction with wages.

The practice became more widespread following the Industrial Revolution, where more companies began to rely on mass labor.

Strikes are not limited solely to the private sector, and employees in government agencies, public transportation and medical institutions have gone on strike before.

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