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WORK STOPPAGE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Work Stoppage.

Work Stoppage - as a noun

A group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

Example: "The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strike10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
job action
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Example Sentences

"The work stoppage lasted for two days before an agreement was reached."
"The union called for a work stoppage in protest of the unsafe working conditions."
"The company faced a significant loss due to the unexpected work stoppage."
"During the work stoppage, employees gathered outside the factory to demand better wages."
"The work stoppage disrupted the production schedule, causing delays in delivery."
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