industrial

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That meant only 13 primary schools received a full inspection unaffected by industrial action between 2018 and 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As part of industrial action short of strike during pay disputes in recent years, teachers had boycotted inspections.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Japan’s economy shows mixed signals with cooling Tokyo inflation and falling industrial output, complicating the Bank of Japan’s interest-rate path.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That actually matters more for the economy and inflation, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Prior to 1970, inner-city workers with relatively little formal education could find industrial employment close to home.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander