What is the difference between a lockout and a strike?

A lockout is when the employer chooses to shut down operations because of a labor dispute and a strike is when a group of employees stop work because of a grievance or a demand.

A strike is when the employer chooses to shut down operations because of a labor dispute and a lockout is when a group of employees stop work because of a grievance or a demand.

The term lockout is used when referring to government organizations and the term strike is used when referring to private organizations.

A lockout is considered a short$-$term issue, whereas a strike is considered a long$-$term situation.