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The Strikes-As-Mistakes Perspective Suggests That Strikes or Lockouts Can Occur

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The strikes-as-mistakes perspective suggests that strikes or lockouts can occur as a result of perceptions developed during bargaining. What are some of the factors that may cause these perceptions?


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