Industrial action refers to the activities undertaken by workers, often organized by trade unions, to express their dissatisfaction with working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues. This can include strikes, where employees refuse to work, or other forms of protest such as work-to-rule, where workers follow all rules strictly to slow down operations. The goal of industrial action is typically to negotiate better terms with employers or to draw public attention to specific grievances. It is a legal right in many countries, allowing workers to collectively advocate for their interests and improve their workplace conditions.