The phrase "to avoid a strike" means taking actions to prevent workers from refusing to work as a way to protest against their employers. Full definition
The modern design aims for simplicity, clean lines and avoids striking details. (decorationchannel.com)
The government must fund schools sufficiently, tell academies to observe national terms and conditions and promise «meaningful talks» to avoid strike action by teachers next week, the National... (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Drinks company Diageo has avoided a strike by members of its defined benefit pension schemes after union members accepted a deal, bringing to an end months of back - and - forth. (arcpensionslaw.com)