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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

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

A successful strike vote will mean that the union could initiate job action if talks falter after negotiations resume on 26 September.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 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