We found 1 definitions of work stoppage from 1 different sources.
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work stoppage - a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions; "the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" | ||
strike | ||
job action a temporary action by workers to protest management decision or to make demands | ||
sit-down, sit-down strike a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached | ||
sympathetic strike, sympathy strike a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer | ||
walkout the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak" |