job action

American  

noun

1. any means, as a work slowdown, of organized protest or pressure by employees to win some goal or gain from their employers.

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Etymology

Origin of job action

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

In a statement on Friday, the Canadian Association of Independent Business warned the impact of the job action on the country's small businesses would be "massive".

From BBC

The Santa Cruz job action, which had been announced Friday, is the first in a potential series of rolling strikes across the UC system.

From Los Angeles Times

University officials characterize the job action as illegal because the academic workers have a valid contract with a no-strike clause.

From Los Angeles Times

But that job action did not result in an agreement giving public servants the right to mostly work from home.

From New York Times

The job action comes after an especially busy year for labor actions, particularly in California.

From New York Times