Private-Sector Strikes and Lockouts Typically End Because

question 125

Multiple Choice

Private-sector strikes and lockouts typically end because

• A) the federal government intervenes with a back-to-work order.
• B) the parties eventually tire of bickering.
• C) they are costly in terms of lost profits and lost wage income.
• D) the parties rely heavily on outside arbitration.

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