What is a work stoppage by employees called?

A strike.

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  1. A strike ✔
  2. A lockout
  3. A merger

Why: When parties cannot agree, industrial action may culminate in strike action by workers.

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A strike is a pause with a purpose.
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References

Answer: A strike. When parties cannot agree, industrial action may culminate in strike action by workers.

  1. Trade union en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_union
    culminating in either strike action or management lockout
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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