work stoppage

American  

noun

1. the collective stoppage of work by employees in a business or an industry to protest working conditions.

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Etymology

Origin of work stoppage

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“People are emotional about this. There was talk of a mass work stoppage, walkouts. I understand Casey’s reluctance to let it happen, but look at everything with the Grammys and ICE — music is too volatile.”

From Los Angeles Times

The temporary work stoppages have even affected Hollywood television productions.

From Los Angeles Times

A contract was settled after a 148-day work stoppage, but it’s set to expire on May 1.

From Los Angeles Times

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job early Monday in the latest work stoppage to roil the nation’s largest not-for-profit medical provider.

From Los Angeles Times

Acceptable reasons for a refund include marriage, divorce or spousal death; work stoppage or reduction; loss of income-producing property, such as from a disaster; loss of pension income; or an employer settlement payment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• lockout
• walkout