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go-slow
a form of protest by workers in which they deliberately slow down in order to cause problem from their employers
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work to rule
a job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace
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strike, work stoppage
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
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sit-down, sit-down strike
a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached
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sympathetic strike, sympathy strike
a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer
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walkout
a strike in which the workers walk out
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wildcat strike
a strike undertaken by workers without approval from the officials of their union