
Lockout
Power Move
A lockout shows the employer's power and can bring economic pressure on employees.

Workers faced rent issues during the company's lockout.
Last Resort
A lockout is often a last resort after negotiations between workers and owners fail.

Negotiations broke down, leading to a lockout at the plant.
Not a Strike
Don't confuse a lockout with a strike; a strike is initiated by workers, not employers.

The union clarified it was not a strike, but a lockout by the company.
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