What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strike that has union members protesting, initially (5)" mean?

The definition is "Strike". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TH (abbreviation="that") + U (abbreviation="union") + M (abbreviation="members") + P (first_letter="protesting,") = THUMP; definition: "Strike" The answer is THUMP.

Strike that has union members protesting, initially (5)

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