Unions tend to hold strike votes to assess whether members are willing to go on strike for their demands. What does a high vote in favour of a strike (e.g., 95 percent) mean?
A) Management will most likely have to lock out the union.
B) The union will definitely go on strike because it has an overwhelming mandate to do so.
C) Management will lose the bargaining.
D) The union will have strengthened its bargaining power.

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A high vote in favour of a strike indicates that the union has strengthened its bargaining power, as it shows management that the majority of their workforce is willing to take action to support their demands. It does not necessarily mean that the union will definitely go on strike, as there may be additional negotiations or mediation attempts. The possibility of management locking out the union or losing the bargaining power cannot be determined solely based on a high strike vote.

Unions Tend to Hold Strike Votes to Assess Whether Members