work-to-rule

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"We don't have a work-to-rule campaign instituted, not from central union," he said.

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  • Tens of thousands of passengers suffered delays of up to 30 hours because of snow, a work-to-rule by Iberia pilots and a lack of air traffic controllers. —  The Guardian World News
  • Union members have implemented a work-to-rule policy and plan a second —  Media news, UK and world media comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk
  • 'The committee would like to salute the brave and principled stand that our members have taken over the last nine months and the fashion in which they supported the work-to-rule day of action on 3 December.' —  Medlogs - Recent stories
  • Employers that attempt to use this legislation must be targeted with pickets, slowdowns, work-to-rule and other forms of collective action in order to teach them a lesson - that it is workers who hold the power and when we act together we can and will win! and other groups fighting against the 90 Day Act - get involved today! —  Progressive Bloggers
  • This year, UTLA is planning a series of protests, town-hall meetings, work-to-rule "boycotts" and a possible strike over stalled health care and contract negotiations. —  Recent articles from SocialistWorker.org
 

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