I'm not sure it's legal for any airline to keep money for a cancelled flight. Due to "force majeur" (strike) they may not have to accommodate you on another airline, but, I believe, they do have to refund your unused transportation. You can sue in small claims court for the refund, plus court costs, plus the cost of your United Airlines transportation. Spirit will fail to send a representative, of course, and you'll win by default.
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