job action
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job action

noun

Definition of JOB ACTION

: a temporary action (as a slowdown) by workers as a protest and means of forcing compliance with demands

Examples of JOB ACTION

  1. The union has threatened a job action if wages are not increased.

First Known Use of JOB ACTION

1958

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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