Labor Disputes Terminology

verb to explain or go over excessively or to an absurd degree

• The professor belabored the importance of citing sources in academic writing.
• She really belabored the point about cleaning up after ourselves in the kitchen.
• He totally belabored the joke, it wasn't even funny anymore.
• The artist belabored over every brushstroke, ensuring the painting was perfect.

noun a cessation or interruption of work, especially as a form of protest or strike

• The work stoppage was called by the union in response to the company's refusal to negotiate.
• The work stoppage really put a halt on things at the office.
• The work stoppage was a real buzzkill for everyone trying to get their work done.
• The work stoppage felt like hitting a brick wall in terms of productivity.