23227 is located in the state of Virginia in the Richmond metro area. Zip code 23227 is primarily located in Henrico County. Portions of 23227 are also located in City of Richmond County.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: General strike. A general strike is a strike action in which a substantial proportion of the total labour force in a city, region, or country participates. General strikes are characterized by the participation of workers in a multitude of workplaces, and tend to involve entire communities.
Labour Strike. A strike is a very powerful weapon used by trade unions and other labour associations to get their demands accepted. It generally involves quitting of work by a group of workers for the purpose of bringing the pressure on their employer so that their demands get accepted.