back-to-work order en · NOUN
Meanings
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A legally binding directive—issued by a court of law, legislature, or other authority—that requires workers who are engaging in a strike or similar labor action to return to work.
Ontario lawmakers voted to impose fines on workers and the union if they failed to heed a back-to-work order.
2008 April 27, “Toronto transit strike ends”, in Associated Press, retrieved 06 May 2008:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| back-to-work orders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |