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Call for a strike? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

outcry

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This clue could be a double definition.

'call' is the first definition.
(I know that call can be written as outcry)

'strike?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their base form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for a' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for outcry that I've seen before include "A strong protest, often public" , "Public uproar" , "Strong expression of public disapproval or anger" , "Public clamour" , "indignation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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