Industrial action

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Industrial action (

, but the scope is much wider. Industrial action may take place in the context of a labour dispute or may be meant to effect political or social change. This form of communication tends to be their only means to voice their concerns about safety and benefits.

Types

• Blue flu
• mass strike
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• Occupation of factories
• Overtime ban
• Picketing
• Slowdown (or Go-slow)
• Strike
• Work-to-rule

See also

• Civil resistance
• Nonviolent resistance

References