industrial action

noun

British

Examples of industrial action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vessel cargo and terminal yard operations have not been impacted by the industrial action, but both the berthing of incoming container ships and the departure of vessels have been delayed. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 But an impasse over artificial intelligence concerns has resulted in industrial action. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024 According to data from the FT, the disparity between departures and new hires has been particularly stark in the last few months as threats of industrial action spiked. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 May 2024 The National Union of Journalists, which represents journal editors, news writers, and other staff at the publisher, balloted members for industrial action after negotiations with management broke down, and 93% of respondents voted to strike. science.org, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for industrial action 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of industrial action was in 1914

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“Industrial action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial%20action. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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