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huelga de brazos caídos
/ˈwɛl.ɣa ðe ˈbɾa.sos kaˈði.ðos/
work-to-rule
Los trabajadores decidieron hacer una huelga de brazos caídos para protestar por los bajos salarios.
The workers decided to go on a work-to-rule strike to protest low wages.
informal
A form of protest where workers perform only the minimum required tasks, refusing to do any extra work, while technically not breaking their contracts.
La huelga de brazos caídos afectó la productividad de la fábrica.
The work-to-rule strike affected the factory's productivity.
This is a passive form of protest, often used when more aggressive strikes are illegal or impractical.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Context
This phrase is often used in labor disputes where workers want to protest without technically breaking their employment contracts.
Gold Rule
Legal Implications
This form of protest is often used when more aggressive strikes are illegal or impractical.
Word Origin
From 'huelga' (strike) + 'brazos caídos' (drooping arms), describing workers performing only the bare minimum required by their contracts.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in labor disputes where workers want to protest without technically breaking their employment contracts.
Word Breakdown
huelga
strike
rootde brazos caídos
with arms dropped (i.e., doing the bare minimum)
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