In which scenario would a 'strike' most likely occur?

A 'strike' is an organized work stoppage by employees to express grievances or to exert pressure on employers for negotiations, typically regarding issues such as pay, working conditions, or job security. The scenario where workers seek a pay raise is the most likely situation for a strike to occur. When employees feel that their wages are not commensurate with their efforts, skills, or living costs, they may collectively decide to stop working as a way to demand higher pay. This can be seen as a tactic to draw attention to their needs and encourage the employer to meet their demands.

The other scenarios do not typically trigger strikes. If workers are given additional responsibilities without a corresponding pay raise or reward, they might feel disgruntled but are less likely to strike compared to a direct demand for higher wages. When workers are satisfied with their working conditions, they have no reason to take such action; strikes occur from dissatisfaction rather than contentment. Lastly, a holiday season is generally a time when many businesses operate at full capacity, and employees may be hesitant to strike during an important sales period. Thus, the correlation between seeking a pay raise and the occurrence of strikes is a well-established concept in labor relations.