What is the consequence typically associated with industrial action?

Industrial action typically refers to collective actions taken by employees, such as strikes, work stoppages, or other forms of protest, often aimed at achieving better working conditions, pay, or benefits. The primary consequence associated with such actions is the initiation of employment disputes.

When employees engage in industrial action, it usually leads to a breakdown in negotiations between employees (or their representatives, such as unions) and employers. This conflict can escalate, resulting in various forms of disputes, including legal battles over labor practices, management responses to the strike, and challenges regarding the legality of the industrial action itself.

In contrast, increased productivity, employer compliance, and employee satisfaction are generally not outcomes of industrial action. Rather, these are typically goals that employees hope to achieve by resorting to such measures. However, the immediate consequence of industrial action is the disruption of the normal employment relationship, ultimately leading to disputes that must be addressed through negotiation, mediation, or legal processes.