A work stoppage means when a group of workers temporarily halt or pause their work or duties as a form of protest or negotiation to address their concerns or demands. It is also known as a strike or a walkout. Full definition
Their study (also in Southern Economic Journal) looked at how per capita income was affected by work stoppages in the National Football League and Major League Baseball over a nearly three - decade span. (canadianbusiness.com)
Economic growth in the first quarter retreated due to what we feel were transitory issues, including headwinds from a rising dollar, work stoppages at West Coast ports and harsh winter weather, leading to a 0.7 % drop in the US gross domestic product during first - quarter 2015.1 We still maintain, however, that the two main pillars of the US economy — consumer spending and corporate earnings — will continue to be supported by moderate economic growth. (us.beyondbullsandbears.com)
Actively prevent work stoppages by working with other departments to make certain all documentation is complete and accurate and material is available as needed to meet schedule demands (jobhero.com)