Meaning of overtime ban | Babel Free

Definitions

A type of industrial action, in which the workers collectively refuse to work overtime.

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“Details of the new services were awaited eagerly, but, to the disappointment of travellers and students of timetables alike, the recent ban on overtime in the printing industry imposed such serious delays that it was impossible to publish Bradshaw by the required day, and the proprietors cancelled the issue for October.”

“We came to the table in good faith and, following productive negotiations, we are able to end the overtime ban.”

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