Industrial action refers to the collective and organized measures taken by employees to protest against their working conditions or to demand better benefits. This term is also commonly referred to as labor strikes or work stoppages. There are various synonyms for industrial action, including strike action, job action, work-to-rule, slow-downs, and sit-ins. Strike action is a term often used when employees refuse to work until their demands are met, while job action generally refers to any form of collective action taken by employees for better working conditions. Slow-downs refer to a situation where employees intentionally work at a slower rate than usual, while work-to-rule involves doing only the tasks specified in their contract. Finally, sit-ins involve occupying the workplace as a form of protest.