Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labour-unrest
Noun
/ˈleɪ.bər ʌnˈrɛst/
Definition
Labour unrest refers to a situation in which workers express dissatisfaction with their working conditions, wages, or treatment by their employers, often leading to strikes or protests.
Examples
- The labour unrest in the factory led to a strike that lasted for three weeks.
- In recent years, labour unrest has increased as employees seek fair wages.
- The union addressed the growing labour unrest among its members.
Meaning
It encompasses various forms of action taken by employees to demand better working conditions or pay, signaling discontent within the workforce.
Synonyms
- Workers’ discontent
- Industrial action
- Strikes
- Work stoppage
- Protests
