WORK TO RULE
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Work To Rule.
Definitions
Work To Rule - as a noun
A job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace
Example Sentences
"The teachers decided to work to rule as a form of protest against low wages."
"During the work to rule campaign, employees only performed tasks specified in their contracts."
"The work to rule strategy helped to highlight the inefficiencies in the company's policies."
"The union called for its members to work to rule until their demands were met."
"Management was not pleased with the work to rule action taken by the staff."