Lockout (industry)

A lockout is a work stoppage in which an employer prevents employees from working. This is differentiated from a strike, in which employees refuse to work. Typically, a lockout happens when only part of a trade union, such as that representing one geographical region, votes to strike. The purpose of a lockout is to put pressure on a union by reducing the number of members who are able to work.

Related Topics:
Work stoppage - Employer - Strike - Trade union

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Recent notable lockout incidents have been reported in professional sports, notably involving NBA and NHL.

Related Topics:
NBA - NHL

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See also walkout.

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