What do we call measures taken by employees to pressure management during an industrial dispute?

The term "Industrial Action" refers to the measures taken by employees, such as strikes, work-to-rule, or other forms of protest, aimed at exerting pressure on management during an industrial dispute. This type of action is often a response to disagreements over employment terms, working conditions, wages, or other workplace issues. By engaging in industrial action, employees collectively indicate their discontent and push management to address their concerns, which can lead to negotiations or settlements.

Negotiation typically involves discussions between management and employees to reach an agreement, but it doesn't inherently include the pressure tactics associated with industrial action. Collective bargaining is a formal process where negotiations occur between employee representatives and employers to establish the terms of employment; while related, it does not specifically describe the actions taken during a dispute. Workplace harmony refers to an ideal state of cooperation and agreement within a workplace and does not capture the essence of the measures taken during a dispute.