1 The printers are threatening to down tools if the pay offer is not increased to 8%.

2 Workers downed tools in protest at poor safety standards in the works.

3 As soon as the workmen heard of the managements' proposals, they downed tools.

4 As soon as the clock strikes five, they down tools and off they go.

5 After their workmate was sacked, the other machinists all downed tools until she was reinstated.

6 The union instructed its members to down tools.

7 Workers are set to down tools in protest against employer's refusal to budge on wage demands.

8 As soon as the clock strike five, they down tools and off they go.

9 The workmen threatened to put down tools unless their demands were met.

10 Mystery School teachings inspire the soul, train the mind,[] and hand down tools of empowerment that can be applied toward practical success and fulfillment in life.

11 Supply concerns underpinned gold as tens of thousands of South African gold miners will down tools on Thursday. South Africa is the world's fourth-largest gold producer.

12 A friend, who had initially been reluctant to participate, decided to down tools and join the throng.

13 The field operation is more difficult for the testing in wells containing H 2S gas, especially with high content. Human's safety is not only considered, but also is the down tools.

14 They go ahead with their plans because they're responsible for protecting us, and the only tools they have are top down tools.

15 He describes how Fiat's plants there are hobbled by rigid work practices, rampant absenteeism and lightning strikes that mean about one in three workers down tools on any given day.

16 The leader was charged with instigating the workers to put down tools.