Facing out (2,6)
I believe the answer is:
on strike
This clue is a double definition.
'facing' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'out' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for on strike that I've seen before include "Facing a ball" , "Taking industrial action" , "Refusing to work" , "Involved in industrial action" .)