What's a wildcat strike?

[Zukunftsmusik]

I've seen this a lot, but I'm honestly completely clueless about what it really means. How are wildcat strikes different from "normal" strikes or general strikes?

When is it used and what for?

[Devrim]

I've seen this a lot, but I'm honestly completely clueless about what it really means. How are wildcat strikes different from "normal" strikes or general strikes?

When is it used and what for?

A wildcat strike is one organised outside of the union structure.

Devrim

[Brutus]

Pretty much what Devrim said. They're usually (if not always) illegal.

[Brotto Rühle]

An example of a wildcat strike would be the South African Marikana Miners' Strike from last year.

[Prometeo liberado]

Its when workers take their lives into their own hands. When they cease to follow and begin to lead.