work to rule

• Forme de protestation syndicale consistant à appliquer strictement toutes les règles et consignes de travail, ce qui ralentit la production et fait pression sur l'employeur sans recourir à la grève.

A form of industrial action where employees strictly follow all workplace rules and regulations exactly as written, deliberately slowing down productivity to pressure management without an outright strike.

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   A form of industrial action where employees strictly follow all workplace rules and regulations, refusing to do any extra work or overtime, which can slow down productivity.

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   • The train drivers voted to work to rule after contract negotiations failed.
   • Working to rule can be an effective way to protest without striking.
   • The teachers' union advised its members to work to rule until their demands were met.