What is another word for sickout?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪka͡ʊt] (IPA) 
A sickout is a strike or a work stoppage initiated by a large number of employees by calling in sick. Some of the possible synonyms for this term include workplace walkout, labor stoppage, industrial action, and work protest. Other similar terms also exist, such as sit-in, slowdown, wildcat strike, or planned absence. These actions are typically used to draw attention to grievances that employees have with their working conditions, pay, and management practices. Whatever term is chosen, the underlying goal is a collective demonstration of dissatisfaction on the part of the employees and a call for change or reform in the workplace.
