Howell Inc

Howell Inc.reduced employee benefits as a means to cut costs.The union wanted to enter into a collective bargaining agreement as Howell rejected its demands and refused to bargain and accept the union's proposals.The following day,Howell locked the employees out.Which of the following is most likely to be true in this case?

A) The lockout was a violation of the National Labor Relations Act because an employer cannot engage in lockout as a means to avoid bargaining.
B) The lockout was not a violation of the National Labor Relations Act because every employer has the right to steer clear of union activities if it is likely to interfere with management policies.
C) The lockout was not a violation of the National Labor Relations Act because every employer has the right to reject union proposals even without entering into a good-faith bargaining activity.
D) The lockout was a violation of the National Labor Relations Act because under no circumstance is an employer allowed to restrict employees from coming to work.