Definition of Slowdown
What does the term "slowdown" mean as it applies to labor issues? What is the definition of the term "slowdown"?
A "slowdown" occurs when workers become less productive in an attempt to pressure their employers into settling an ongoing labor dispute.

"Slowdowns" usually start off with minimal disruptions and then slowly increase if a deal is not reached. A "slowdown" can lead to an all-out strike or lockout if the two sides aren't able to agree on a labor deal.
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