refuse to work

Example Sentences

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Aslef said its members would walk out on 3 October and refuse to work non-contractual overtime from 21 September because of the company's "persistent refusal" to adhere to guidelines for disciplinary proceedings.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Some chains refuse to work with certain insurers, and a family on Medicaid might need to wrestle with multiple pharmacies for medication pickup.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

As well as the walkouts, Aslef members will refuse to work rest days from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April and from Monday 8 to Tuesday 9 April, union said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

Since then, the mechanics have been joined by members of other unions such as postal workers, dockworkers, cleaners and others who refuse to work with Tesla or its products.

From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2023

Two of them told me they would refuse to work if I made them stay back.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover