Walk off the job
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Pro Tip 1/3Protest Action
Used when employees stop working to show disagreement with management or protest working conditions. 
After the safety issues, the construction team decided to walk off the job.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Departure
Implies leaving work abruptly, without prior notice or going through formal quitting procedures. 
Joe got so fed up with his boss's demands that he just walked off the job.
Pro Tip 3/3Common During Disputes
Often occurs during labor disputes or when workers feel their concerns are not being addressed. 
When the negotiations failed, the employees collectively walked off the job.