Management and labor at Smithson Steel have reached an impasse during collective bargaining.As a result,Smithson management has refused to provide union workers with work shifts.Which of the following best describes Smithson's actions?
A)lockout
B)inside games
C)illegal negotiation
D)corporate campaign

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A) Employers can try to break an impasse with lockouts.A lockout is a refusal by the employer to provide opportunities to work.It (sometimes literally) locks out employees and prohibits them from doing their jobs (and being paid) .

Management and Labor at Smithson Steel Have Reached an Impasse