Bayfield & Berry's, a large retail company, enters into negotiations with a union in September. With the holiday season a mere 3 months away, the company is fearful of a strike. To preempt such a strike and pressure the union into a favorable settlement, they decide to stage a lockout in October. This is an example of a defensive lockout.

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This is an example of an offensive lockout, where the employer initiates a lockout to pressure the union into accepting their terms, rather than in direct response to a strike or immediate threat of a strike.

Bayfield & Berry's, a Large Retail Company, Enters into Negotiations