industrial action

NOUN

job action

Synonyms

WEAK

blue flu sick-in slowdown stickout strike tie up walkout

Example Sentences

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The offer was rejected by 60% of union members who voted, with a majority agreeing to take industrial action.

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Teachers went on strike on Tuesday and are due to take industrial action for a further 11 days in March and April.

From BBC

The case was even threatened by a barrister's strike until it was exempted from industrial action.

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"The branch is set to announce further industrial action in the coming days."

From BBC

The unions need to give 10 days' notice of a strike or any other industrial action.

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