Organized actions taken by workers who collectively refuse to work as a form of protest or negotiation for better working conditions, higher pay, or other grievances.
Related terms
Union: An organized group of workers who come together to protect their rights and advocate for better working conditions.
Picketing: A form of protest during which striking workers gather outside their workplace holding signs or banners expressing their grievances.
Lockout: When employers prevent workers from entering the workplace as a strategy during labor disputes.