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work stoppage

DEFINITIONS OF: work stoppage

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n a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

Synonyms:
strike
Types:
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sit-down, sit-down strike
a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached
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
walkout
a strike in which the workers walk out
wildcat strike
a strike undertaken by workers without approval from the officials of their union
Type of:
job action
a temporary action by workers to protest management decision or to make demands
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