Blue flu

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000747",
  "term": "Blue flu",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A form of unofficial strike action taken by police officers or other public safety personnel, where a large number of employees call in sick simultaneously. This tactic is used to circumvent laws prohibiting strikes by public employees, creating a de facto work stoppage. It exerts pressure on employers to concede to demands without officially violating anti-strike statutes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/blue-flu/"
}