work stoppage
Example Sentences
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In the football world, there isn’t the same threat of an imminent work stoppage—the CBA runs through the 2030 season.
The work stoppage was called on February 17, after the staff union alleged that management had no intention to reach an agreement on the pending contract.
From Los Angeles Times
The lack of a deal could mean a work stoppage among players, and games could be canceled if a stoppage were to drag out.
From MarketWatch
A major work stoppage that has agitated the nation’s largest not-for-profit medical provider for nearly a month is set to end following productive negotiations, labor leaders said Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
While labor bottlenecks and safety-related work stoppages could result in construction delays, BRC Asia is managing these risks by taking on smaller projects and reducing its exposure to large projects, she says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
