strike action

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strike action UK US noun [U] HR, WORKPLACE
a situation in which a group of workers refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.: »

White-collar workers are expected to announce strike action today after a breakdown in talks to resolve a pay dispute.

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The opening of the new terminal went smoothly yesterday despite strike action by railway unions.

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In the ballot, 63% voted in favour of strike action.

threaten/take/call off strike action »

Senior executives backtracked on plans to suspend bonuses after unions threatened strike action.

vote for/ballot for/consider strike action »

Cabin crews will ballot for strike action tomorrow.

strike action over/against sth »

Workers at the hospital have entered their second day of strike action over pay.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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