Translation guide
A wildcat strike is an unofficial work stoppage not authorized by union leadership. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with set phrases rather than a single word.
To refer to a strike that is not sanctioned by the union.
Direct translation of 'wildcat strike', using 山猫 (wildcat) and スト (strike). Commonly understood in labor contexts.
A wildcat strike broke out at the factory.
Means 'unauthorized strike'. More formal and descriptive than 山猫スト.
The union condemned the unauthorized strike.
Both スト and ストライキ mean 'strike', but スト is more common in compounds like 山猫スト. ストライキ is slightly more formal and often used in news reports.
A strike was held.
Uses 争議 (dispute) instead of スト. Less common but still seen in labor literature.
The wildcat dispute is becoming prolonged.