Definition

1. Noun:
   • A form of industrial action: A "go-slow" is a protest by workers where they deliberately reduce their work speed or productivity to cause disruption and pressure their employer, without going on a full strike.

Usage

• A "go-slow" is a specific type of labor protest. It is used to describe the collective action of employees.
• It is typically used in the context of industrial relations, workplaces, and labor disputes.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The airport baggage handlers' go-slow caused significant flight delays.
  • Management refused to negotiate, so the staff began a go-slow.
  • The go-slow lasted for two weeks before an agreement was reached.

Advanced Usage

• "To stage a go-slow": To organize and carry out this type of protest.
  • The technicians decided to stage a go-slow over the pay freeze.

Variants and Related Words

• Work-to-rule (noun): A similar form of protest where employees follow all official work rules precisely, which slows down operations.
  • The nurses' work-to-rule action put pressure on the hospital administration.

Synonyms

• Slowdown (noun): A reduction in speed or productivity, often used interchangeably with "go-slow" in a labor context.
• Industrial action (noun): A broader term covering strikes, go-slows, and work-to-rules.

Related Phrases

• "To be on a go-slow": To be participating in this action.
  • The factory workers have been on a go-slow since Monday.

Noun

1. a form of protest by workers in which they deliberately slow down in order to cause problem from their employers