This is the 546th most frequent Catalan word.
vaga
"Vaga" in Catalan means "strike" (as in a work stoppage).
In this sentence, 'vaga' is used to refer to a labor strike, a form of protest by employees.
La vaga dels treballadors ha durat tres dies.
The workers' strike lasted three days.
In this context, 'vaga' serves as the timeframe or ongoing event caused by such a protest.
Durant la vaga, la sòcia va assistir a una reunió.
During the strike, the colleague attended a meeting.
Here, 'vaga' implies the action of engaging in a work stoppage or protest.