work stoppage
noun
: concerted cessation of work by a group of employees usually more spontaneous and less serious than a strike
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That quarter to start 2023 also saw a significant slowdown across most categories of on-location production as decisions about future content direction were put on hold as the industry braced for a potential work stoppage.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The Chicago Teachers Union engaged in work stoppage unless the city committed to a variety of demands for smaller class sizes and more flexible hours for school employees.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2024
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The Chicago Teachers Union engaged in work stoppage unless the city committed to a variety of demands for smaller class sizes and more flexible hours for school employees.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Work stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20stoppage. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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