job action
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of job action
An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
Example Sentences
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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 • Sep. 26, 2025
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 • May 20, 2024
The job action would involve support and other staff, including X-ray and lab technicians; sanitation workers who disinfect rooms between patients; and pharmacy workers who help dispense medications.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2023
As with past writers' strikes, this job action responds to Hollywood capitalizing on a new form of distribution - and writers seek to participate in the newfound revenue.
From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023
“With an anticipated job action, Port of Los Angeles operations will continue.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
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