noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
labor slowdown; work-to-rule
A form of labor protest where workers strictly follow every rule and regulation, causing a slowdown without an official strike. Often used in the context of Japanese labor unions.
組合はストライキの代わりに順法闘争を行った。
The union conducted a work-to-rule instead of a strike.
順法闘争
Train operations were delayed due to a labor slowdown.