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

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

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

“With an anticipated job action, Port of Los Angeles operations will continue.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

If a job action lasts several months, studios can cancel high-priced contracts with writers citing circumstances beyond their control, as many of them have so-called force majeure clauses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023