job action

American

noun

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

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

But the job action by dozens of mechanics is beginning to reverberate.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 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

The Air Line Pilots Association said in a statement late Monday that pilots plan to begin lawful job action early Friday, which “could include grounding all aircraft and effectively shutting down operations.”

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

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