job action

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But the job action by dozens of mechanics is beginning to reverberate.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2023

As with past writers' strikes, this job action responds to Hollywood capitalizing on a new form of distribution - and writers seek to participate in the newfound revenue.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

A successful strike vote will mean that the union could initiate job action if talks falter after negotiations resume on 26 September.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

The Air Line Pilots Association said in a statement late Monday that pilots plan to begin lawful job action early Friday, which “could include grounding all aircraft and effectively shutting down operations.”

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

If a job action lasts several months, studios can cancel high-priced contracts with writers citing circumstances beyond their control, as many of them have so-called force majeure clauses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023