strike+attitudes
1First strike — In nuclear strategy, a first strike is a preemptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force. First strike capability is a country s ability to defeat another nuclear power by destroying its arsenal to the point where the attacking country… …
2Steel strike of 1919 — The Steel Strike of 1919 was an attempt by the weakened Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers (the AA) to organize the American steel industry in the wake of World War I. The strike began on September 22, 1919, and collapsed on… …
3Zionist and Palestinian Arab attitudes before 1948 — As used here, Zionists refers to members of the movement for a Jewish Homeland in Palestine, and Palestinian Arabs refers to the non Jewish population of Palestine at the same time. This article covers the period from the start of Zionism in… …
4Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894 — View of Cripple Creek, circa 1900 The Cripple Creek miners strike of 1894 was a five month strike by the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA. It resulted in a victory for the union and was followed in 1903 by the… …
5Bituminous Coal Strike of 1977–1978 — The Bituminous Coal Strike of 1977–1978 was a 110 day national coal strike in the United States led by the United Mine Workers of America, AFL CIO. It began December 6, 1977, and ended on March 19, 1978. It is generally considered a successful… …
6Leadville Miners' Strike — Silver was discovered in Leadville, Colorado in the 1870s, initiating the Colorado Silver Boom. The Leadville miners strike in 1896 97 occurred during, and as a result of, rapid industrialization and consolidation of the mining industry. Mine… …
7U.S. Steel Recognition Strike of 1901 — The U.S. Steel Recognition Strike of 1901 was an attempt by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers (the AA) to reverse its declining fortunes and organize large numbers of new members. The strike failed.The AA had formed in… …
8(the) General Strike — the General Strike [the General Strike] a strike by workers in all of Britain’s important industries, including public transport, that took place in 1926. The coal ↑miners were on strike because the owners of the mines wanted them to work for… …
9To strike an attitude — Attitude At ti*tude, n. [It. attitudine, LL. aptitudo, fr. L. aptus suited, fitted: cf. F. attitude. Cf. {Aptitude}.] 1. (Paint. & Sculp.) The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue. [1913 Webster] 2. The posture or position of a …
10English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… …
