Legal Definitions - job action

Definition: A temporary action taken by employees to pressure management to meet their demands without going on a full strike. Examples include sick-outs and work slowdowns.

Example: Employees at a factory may decide to work at a slower pace than usual to protest against low wages. This is a job action because they are still working, but they are doing so in a way that puts pressure on management to address their concerns.

Other examples of job actions include:

• A group of teachers calling in sick to protest against budget cuts
• Workers refusing to work overtime until their safety concerns are addressed

These examples illustrate how employees can use job actions to make their voices heard without resorting to a full strike, which can be disruptive to both the company and the workers.