strike action

[/straɪk ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: strike actions
ação grevista
1. A coordinated work stoppage by employees to protest working conditions, wages, or other grievances against their employer
The workers organized strike action to demand better wages and benefits.
Os trabalhadores organizaram ação grevista para exigir melhores salários e benefícios.
2. A collective refusal to work as a form of protest or negotiation tactic
Strike action was the last resort after months of failed negotiations.
A ação grevista foi o último recurso após meses de negociações fracassadas.
Strike action is an important labor rights concept in both Brazilian and Portuguese labor movements. In Brazil, unions frequently engage in strike action, particularly in sectors like public transportation, education, and healthcare. The term 'greve' is deeply rooted in labor history and workers' rights discourse in both Brazil and Portugal, representing a fundamental tool for workers to negotiate working conditions and wages.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strikewalkoutwork stoppagelabor protest
Antonyms / Antônimos
arbitrationnegotiationagreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação grevista / greve
Most common term used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ação grevista
Formal term commonly used in industrial context
Rio de Janeiro
greve / ação grevista
Both terms used equally
Portugal
ação grevista / greve
Similar usage to Brazil; 'greve' is slightly more common in everyday speech

Related Words

picketinglabor uniongrievancecollective bargainingpicket line

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a strike
go on strike
strike action is looming
threatened with strike action
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