Recently, Negotiations Between a Local Housepainters Union and Their Employer

question 98

Multiple Choice

Recently, negotiations between a local housepainters union and their employer came to an impasse. The employer felt he had a legitimate position in the negotiations and refused to allow union member painters from entering the premises. This is called a ________.

• A)boycott
• B)lockout
• C)strike
• D)picket

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Definitions:

Liable

Legally responsible or obligated to someone or something, often used in the context of legal judgments or debts.

Disclosed Principal

A principal whose identity is known to a third party. The third party is aware that the agent is making an agreement on behalf of the principal.

Third Party

An individual or group besides the two primarily involved in a transaction or legal situation, often providing additional services or involvement.

Agent

A person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in business transactions or legal matters.