Walkout

:For the 2005 movie, see Walkout (movie)

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In labour disputes, a walkout is a labour strike, the act of employees collectively leaving the workplace as an act of protest.

Related Topics:
Labour disputes - Labour strike

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A walkout can also mean the act of leaving a place of work, a meeting, a company, or an organization, especially if meant as an expression of protest or disapproval.

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A walkout can be seen as different from a strike in that a walkout can occur spontaneously, and need not necessarily involve all the workers present, whereas a strike is oftened voted on before by the workers, giving notification both to all of the workers and to the company affected.

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