industrial action

American

noun

Chiefly British.

job action.

industrial action British

noun

any action, such as a strike or go-slow, taken by employees in industry to protest against working conditions, redundancies, etc

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The family of Natalie McNally have said they have been left in "limbo" after they were warned the trial into her murder may be delayed because of industrial action by barristers.

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He said one of his biggest concerns is that the industrial action is "open ended".

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An indicative ballot saw 95% of EIS members vote in favour of industrial action, prompting the union to open a formal ballot until 30 January.

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BMA resident doctor leader Dr Jack Fletcher said the "resounding response" should leave the health secretary in no doubt about how badly he has just fumbled his opportunity to end industrial action.

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However the firm said it respected the right of employees to take industrial action.

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