This is the 531st most frequent French word.
grève
Strike (as in a work stoppage).
Here, 'grève' refers to a strike, specifically a collective cessation of work activities as a form of protest.
La grève des employés a paralysé les transports en commun.
The employees' strike paralyzed public transport.
In this context, 'grève' is used to refer to the ongoing strike action and its associated negotiations or demands.
Nous allons discuter des revendications pendant la grève.
We will discuss the demands during the strike.
The word 'grève' in this sentence indicates the period or event of the collective protest that is concluding.