industrial action
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But the Nigerian market has become increasingly challenging for them all, with drivers staging protests and industrial action in recent years over rising operating costs, low fares and working conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
A PCS ballot registered 95% in favour of industrial action.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Samsung Electronics was obliged to offer employees windfall payments to prevent industrial action.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
The 24-hour industrial action began at 07:00 BST on Monday and will end at 06:59 on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
There has been, it appears, an unfortunate misunderstanding as to the exact meaning of the term "industrial action."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 4, 1919. by Various
