work stoppage

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of work stoppage¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The work stoppage, which affects service and patient care workers at all UC campuses and medical facilities, will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

The intervention came after a work stoppage at the Nevada warehouse in January.

From New York Times

Whatever the outcome of that review, the work stoppage will be a setback for Carter’s goal to have more than 100 units occupied by early next year, Soboroff said.

From Los Angeles Times

But the increase in wages that workers currently enjoy largely came about because of work stoppages led by unions and a supportive Biden White House.

From Los Angeles Times

Not all games are subject to the walkout, but SAG-AFTRA expanded the scope of the work stoppage last month to include “League of Legends.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lockout
• walkout