Tag work to rule industrial action

"Work to Rule" is a type of industrial action where employees deliberately follow the rules and procedures of their job to the letter, without going beyond what is required. This can be a way for workers to protest against changes or conditions they dislike, without actually going on strike.

Here are some examples of how "Work to Rule" might be implemented:

  1. Punctuality: Arrive exactly on time, without being early or late. This can be a way to protest against changes to working hours or shift patterns.
  2. Task completion: Complete tasks exactly as specified, without taking on additional responsibilities or going above and beyond. This can be a way to protest against changes to job descriptions or workload.
  3. Break times: Take exactly the allocated break times, without taking extra breaks or leaving early. This can be a way to protest against changes to working hours or break times.
  4. Communication: Only communicate through official channels, such as email or phone, and avoid informal conversations or meetings. This can be a way to protest against changes to communication protocols or management style.
  5. Paperwork: Complete all paperwork exactly as required, without adding any extra comments or information. This can be a way to protest against changes to administrative procedures or paperwork requirements.
  6. Reporting: Report all incidents, accidents, or issues exactly as required, without adding any extra information or context. This can be a way to protest against changes to reporting procedures or management style.
  7. Meetings: Attend all meetings exactly as scheduled, without arriving early or leaving late. This can be a way to protest against changes to meeting schedules or management style.
  8. Emails: Respond to all emails exactly as required, without adding any extra information or comments. This can be a way to protest against changes to communication protocols or management style.

By following these rules to the letter, employees can demonstrate their dissatisfaction with changes or conditions without actually going on strike. However, it's important to note that "Work to Rule" can also have unintended consequences, such as increased workload or decreased productivity, so it's important to consider the potential impact before implementing this type of industrial action.