Translation guide
A form of industrial action where employees work at a deliberately slow pace, rather than stopping work entirely.
To express the concept of a go-slow strike, where workers reduce productivity as a form of protest.
Literally 'law-abiding struggle', this is the standard term for a work-to-rule or go-slow strike where workers follow every rule meticulously to slow down operations.
労働組合は順法闘争を行った。
The labor union carried out a work-to-rule protest.
A more direct term meaning 'go-slow' or 'slowdown strike', where workers intentionally reduce their work pace.
Loanword from French 'sabotage', often used for deliberate slowdowns or obstruction in a workplace context, though it can imply more destructive acts.
Direct loanword from English 'slowdown', understood but less common than native terms.
They started a go-slow strike demanding a pay raise.
労働者たちはサボタージュで抗議した。
The workers protested by engaging in a slowdown.
The company couldn't handle the slowdown.