After contract negotiations with its union reached an impasse, Sinclair Food Processing Ltd. temporarily ceased operations to prevent union members from working. Which of the following is the way of bringing pressure on their employees that Sinclair Food Processing has adopted?
A)a lockout
B)a boycott
C)a pre-emptive strike
D)a shutdown

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Sinclair Food Processing Ltd. temporarily ceased operations, which is called a lockout. This is a tactic used by management to put pressure on union members during contract negotiations. By ceasing operations, the company prevents union members from working and earning wages, thereby incentivizing them to make concessions in the negotiations.

After Contract Negotiations with Its Union Reached an Impasse, Sinclair