labor unrest
Strikes and walkouts
Labor unrest is collective discontent among workers, typically expressed through strikes, protests, walkouts, or other organized action against employers.
The term often appears in news coverage of workplace disputes: Labor unrest spread across the auto industry.
It suggests tension that may disrupt normal operations but hasn't necessarily escalated to full confrontation.
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- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
- lockoutsEmployer bars workforce entry
- trade unionsWorker collectives for negotiations
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