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work stoppage

American  

noun

  1. the collective stoppage of work by employees in a business or an industry to protest working conditions.


Etymology

Origin of work stoppage

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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An alleged attempted coup to force him to sell has led to resignations, a work stoppage and a protest.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upheaval has involved resignations, a work stoppage and a protest.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the football world, there isn’t the same threat of an imminent work stoppage—the CBA runs through the 2030 season.

From The Wall Street Journal

The work stoppage was called on February 17, after the staff union alleged that management had no intention to reach an agreement on the pending contract.

From Los Angeles Times

The lack of a deal could mean a work stoppage among players, and games could be canceled if a stoppage were to drag out.

From MarketWatch