{"id":6993,"date":"2025-10-10T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2025-10-02T05:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:01:39","slug":"english-for-labor-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers Unite! English Vocabulary for Labor Strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Vocabulary_Related_to_Strikes\" >Vocabulary Related to Strikes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Union\" >Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Picket_line\" >Picket line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Walkout\" >Walkout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Demand\" >Demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Compromise\" >Compromise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Resolve\" >Resolve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Talks\" >Talks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Safeguard\" >Safeguard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Other_Expressions_Related_to_Strikes\" >Other Expressions Related to Strikes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Standstill\" >Standstill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Grind_to_a_halt\" >Grind to a halt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#See_eye_to_eye\" >See eye to eye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Hash_out_a_deal\" >Hash out a deal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/english-for-labor-strikes\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When workers aren't happy about something at their job, they may stop working as a way to fight for change. These temporary stops, called \"strikes,\" are powerful tools workers have to make sure they're treated fairly by their employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you talk about these events in English, this article will introduce some of the major vocabulary and expressions related to labor strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vocabulary_Related_to_Strikes\"><\/span><strong>Vocabulary Related to Strikes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of union-member factory workers standing in a line\" class=\"wp-image-6995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042621\/shutterstock_1912710322-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union\"><\/span><strong>Union<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important factors in a strike is a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/union\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAVYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">union<\/a>. Unions are organizations that represent workers and help to protect and improve their working conditions and pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In order to join a <strong>union<\/strong>, members usually must pay a fee.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picket_line\"><\/span><strong>Picket line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picket lines are groups of workers who <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/line-idioms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">line up<\/a> outside of a business in order to announce their complaints and discourage others from entering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual members of a picket line are called \"pickets\" or \"picketers.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Angry workers formed a <strong>picket line<\/strong> in front of their office building.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walkout\"><\/span><strong>Walkout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walkouts occur when workers organize and suddenly leave their workplace as a group to protest something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The company's management was surprised by the <strong>walkout<\/strong>, which left the office empty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demand\"><\/span><strong>Demand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The verb \"demand\" means \"to strongly request something,\" but it can also be a noun that refers to something that someone is requesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When workers go on strike, they usually send a list of demands to their employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We will not return to work unless the management meets our <strong>demands<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compromise\"><\/span><strong>Compromise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two businessmen shaking hands after coming to an agreement\" class=\"wp-image-6996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042823\/pexels-pnw-production-8276364-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very important word, not only for strikes, but for maintaining relationships of all kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Compromise\" can be used as both a noun and a verb. The verb form means \"to reach an agreement by mutually giving up some demands.\" In other words, one side gets some of what they want and so does the other \u2014 but neither side gets everything they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The workers made it clear that they would not <strong>compromise<\/strong> on certain demands.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As a noun, it means \"an agreement in which two sides give up things they want in order to agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Two weeks after the walkout, the union and factory owners were able to come to a <strong>compromise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block engoo-box\"><div class=\"engoo-box-title\">Want to practice?<\/div><div class=\"engoo-box-content block-align-none\">If you'd like to try using these words in a real chat \u2014 or if you want to discuss a news story about strikes \u2014\u00a0book an English lesson on <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Engoo<\/strong><\/a>. Engoo lessons are just 25 minutes and can be scheduled any time it's convenient for you.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolve\"><\/span><strong>Resolve<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When compromises occur, it means both sides were able to resolve, or end, their disagreement. This word can be used for any kind of conflict, even between individual people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If we sit down and have a discussion, I'm sure we can <strong>resolve<\/strong> this problem.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The noun form is \"resolution.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We hope to reach a <strong>resolution<\/strong> that will please everyone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talks\"><\/span><strong>Talks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Talks\" (plural) refers to discussions and negotiations. This term is also used in politics and other situations in which agreement between groups is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Workers and leaders of the company will begin <strong>talks<\/strong> early next week.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The leaders of the two nations are scheduled to have <strong>talks<\/strong> in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safeguard\"><\/span><strong>Safeguard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/safeguard\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAEf09g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safeguard<\/a>\" is something that protects people from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Hollywood writers want <strong>safeguards<\/strong> that stop movie studios from using AI to replace their jobs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Expressions_Related_to_Strikes\"><\/span><strong>Other Expressions Related to Strikes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A stop sign\" class=\"wp-image-6997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/28042942\/joshua-hoehne-WPrTKRw8KRQ-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common expressions you're likely to hear or read related to the topic of labor strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standstill\"><\/span><strong>Standstill<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a large number of employees stop working, their company cannot operate as usual. In fact, sometimes all activity stops completely. In these situations, we use the expression \"at a standstill,\" which means that nothing is moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The factory's manufacturing has been <strong>at a standstill<\/strong> since the strikes began.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grind_to_a_halt\"><\/span><strong>Grind to a halt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another expression for work or activity that stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With the writers and actors on strike, work on the next season of the popular TV show has <strong>ground to a halt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_eye_to_eye\"><\/span><strong>See eye to eye<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this expression when two groups or individuals have agreed on something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We don't <strong>see eye to eye<\/strong> with the management regarding employee salaries.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It took many days of negotiation for the two sides to <strong>see eye to eye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hash_out_a_deal\"><\/span><strong>Hash out a deal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Hashing out a deal\" is creating a contract or making a decision that both sides of a conflict agree to. This expression includes the nuance of requiring hard work to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We stayed up all night in discussions, but we were finally able to <strong>hash out a deal<\/strong> that will end the strike.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of changes due to AI as well as rising prices around the world, many workers feel that it's more important than ever to fight for their rights as a group. The words and expressions we've covered in this article can help you to understand these stories when they appear in the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to also read our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English for protests<\/a>, as they share a lot in common with labor strikes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When workers aren't happy about something at their job, they may stop working as a way to fight for change. 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