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

Services from both operators will be affected in the following days, as members of Aslef will refuse to work overtime until Tuesday 6 February.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Drivers will also refuse to work any overtime from 1 to 9 December, which will also cause disruption to timetables.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 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