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job action

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun job action has 1 sense
  1. job action - a temporary action by workers to protest management decision or to make demands
    --1 is a kind of
    direct action
    --1 has particulars: go-slow; work to rule; strike, work stoppage

Definitions from the Web

Term: Job Action

Definition: Job action refers to any collective action taken by employees to address workplace issues, such as strikes, work slowdowns, or work stoppages. It is a form of protest or negotiation that aims to exert pressure on employers to address specific demands or concerns.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A coordinated action by a group of employees to protest or negotiate workplace matters.

Example Sentence: The union declared a job action to demand higher wages and improved working conditions.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Instances of strikes, work slowdowns, or work stoppages collectively.

Example Sentence: The company's profitability declined due to the ongoing job actions by its employees.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing an action or behavior related to job actions.

Example Sentence: As a result of the job action taken by the flight attendants, several flights were canceled.

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