After a Series of Failed Negotiations with Its Union, Sinclair

question 47

Multiple Choice

After a series of failed negotiations with its union, Sinclair Processing Inc. shuts down its manufacturing unit in order to prevent union members from working. Sinclair Processing is using a _____ to put pressure on the union.

• A) pre-emptive strike
• B) counter strike
• C) vandalism
• D) lockout

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