Recently, negotiations between a local housepainters union and their employer came to an impasse. The employer felt he had a legitimate position in the negotiations and refused to allow union member painters from entering the premises. This is called a ________.

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A lockout is when an employer prevents workers from entering the workplace as a negotiating tactic. A boycott is when consumers refuse to purchase goods or services from a particular company. A strike is when workers refuse to work in order to pressure their employer to meet their demands. Picketing is when workers march or stand outside their workplace in order to publicize their grievances.

Recently, Negotiations Between a Local Housepainters Union and Their Employer